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Jaguar Land Rover developing hydrogen-powered Defender fuel-cell prototype; testing this year

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this year. By 2030, forecasts predict hydrogen-powered FCEV deployment could top 10 million with 10,000 refueling stations worldwide.

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Most powerful Land Rover Defender Octa to debut this year

Baua Electric

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 27 Mar 2024, 09:02 AM The Defender Octa will be the most powerful version of the off-roader and also the first offering to wear the new JLR badge. litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine sourced from BMW that powers the Range Rover lineup including the Sport SV.

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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pramac to create charging unit using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries

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Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac , a global leader in the energy sector, to develop a portable zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries. The partnership is the first in Jaguar Land Rover’s plans to create new circular economy business models for its vehicle batteries.

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Used Car of the Day: 1997 Land Rover Defender 110

The Truth About Cars

I've said it before, but I have a weak spot for 1990s Land Rover Defenders. It's a pricey 1997 Land Rover Defender 110. Updates and upgrades include LED lights, 16-inch Land Rover alloy wheels, a new steering wheel, and a complete replacement of fluids and filters about a year ago.

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Wolfspeed to supply SiC technology for inverters for Jaguar Land Rover electric vehicles

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Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed announced a strategic partnership for the supply of Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors for next-generation electric vehicles, delivering increased powertrain efficiency and extended driving range.

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Land Rover to Introduce twin-turbo V8 Defender

The Truth About Cars

Land Rover announced this morning they are stuffing a twin-turbo V8 up the nose of its blocky Defender. Part of that effort apparently includes this new OCTA trim, promised to be the most powerful Defender ever to roll off an assembly line. & [Image: Land Rover] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Jaguar and Land Rover Charging comes to the UK, powered by Plugsurfing

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Drivers of Jaguar or Land Rover plug-in electric hybrid and fully electric vehicles will now benefit from the launch of Jaguar Charging and Land Rover Charging, bringing them easy access to a network of over 300,000 charging points stretching across 26 countries and 700 separate charging point providers including Osprey, Ionity and char.gy