Jaguar to build extended range-EV version of new XJ in 2011
Jaguar is apparently planning to attack the upstart Fisker Karma head on in a couple of years with an extended range electric version of the all-new XJ. The completely reworked XJ is due to arrive in 2010 with a look heavily derived from the smaller XF. A year later, the Indian owned British luxury maker will launch a plug-in version with 30 miles of electric only range that should help the big car get 47 mpg (US) and a CO2 emissions rating of less than 120 g/km. Jaguar will be able to introduce this new model now that it has approved for a new EU loan for developing greener cars. Jaguar already has an advantage over some of its competitors because the full-size XJ is comparatively light thanks to its aluminum construction. Lotus Engineering and Caparo are helping Jaguar with development of the ER-EV powertrain.
Additionally, Jaguar and Land Rover are also developing micro-hybrids, full parallel hybrids, smaller diesel engines, and boosted gas engines along with even more weight reductions for the full lineup.
[Source: AutoCar]
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chuck 3:29PM (4/12/2009)
Awesome! I love to see this new technology being adopted by established automakers. Keep up the innovation!
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kide- 6:42PM (4/12/2009)
Plug-in hybrids are the only way for Jaguar. Since they don't sell small cars there's no other way they can survive with new european co2 limits..
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