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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 sets electric SUV architecture, Jaguar electric GT

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Wednesday announced an $18.7 billion investment over five years that will fund the first electric Land Rover and Jaguar's long-awaited second EV. JLR confirmed in a press release that it will begin taking orders for an all-electric Range Rover model later this year.

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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.

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Land Rover Opens Waitlist for the Upcoming Range Rover Electric

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Land Rover has done some funky things with its product catalog recently, splitting each main vehicle line into its own “brand.” The Range Rover Electric is coming soon, and the automaker recently opened the wait list for its gas-free flagship SUV. Image: Land Rover] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Jaguar Land Rover sees EV range gains with Formula E tech

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will use Formula E racing tech to improve efficiency and range in future production electric vehicles, with a partnership announced Monday. North Carolina-based Wolfspeed will provide silicon carbide semiconductor tech in future EVs, the automaker confirmed.

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Jaguar and Land Rover to offer pure electric models across all nameplates by 2030

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Central to Jaguar Land Rover’s Reimagine plan is the electrification of both Land Rover and Jaguar brands on separate architectures with two clear, unique personalities. Jaguar and Land Rover will offer pure electric power, nameplate by nameplate, by 2030. The first all-electric variant will arrive in 2024.

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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Wolfspeed for Silicon Carbide semiconductor technology supply for next generation electric vehicles

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Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to supply Silicon Carbide semiconductors for next generation electric vehicles, delivering increased powertrain efficiency and extended driving range.