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Twisted electric Land Rover Defender conversion headed to the US

Green Car Reports

The recently-revived Land Rover Defender is not available with an electric powertrain, but a UK-based company is offering electric conversions of older models. Twisted Automotive will offer a limited number of the conversions in North America.

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Jaguar EVs will get Tesla charge port, Supercharger access

Green Car Reports

Jaguar Land Rover announced Thursday that current Jaguar EVs will soon have access to Tesla Supercharger stations in North America, while all future EVs from the Jaguar brand will include the Tesla NACS charge port. That's the intent.

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Jaguar Land Rover launches new mobility services technology business InMotion

Green Car Congress

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched InMotion , a new technology business that builds apps and on-demand services to overcome modern travel and transport challenges. —Adrian Hallmark, Group Strategy Director, Jaguar Land Rover. It allows us to react quickly to new tech and ever-changing customer demands.

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Jaguar I-Pace Battery Class Action Lawsuit: LG Chem Batteries Again?

InsideEVs

Jaguar Land Rover North America is facing a class action lawsuit regarding its electric I-Pace due to faulty battery packs.

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BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port

Teslarati

market, and more to come, it is our top priority to ensure that our drivers have easy access to reliable, fast charging,” said Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO, BMW of North America. “With six fully electric BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce models now available in the U.S.

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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

EV Central

The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been previewed ahead of its launch next year with the British 4X4 maker releasing pics and early details of its flagship SUV that will provide a more luxurious and expensive alternative to large battery-powered rivals like the Kia EV9. Not that the Range Rover Electric will neglect luxury.

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GKN, SDS begin production of all-wheel drive disconnect system in China; up to 4% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

SDS successfully localized production of PTUs and RDMs for Jaguar Land Rover models in 2015, including the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport, as well as localizing production for two further automakers last year. The move marks another milestone in the growth of GKN’s AWD business in China.