Autoblog Green http://green.autoblog.com Autoblog Green http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/%SiteURL%/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog Green http://green.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Chris Shunk, Sam Abuelsamid and Dan RothThe podcast by the people who obsessively cover the auto industry.<![CDATA[REPORT: Land Rover looking into extended-range and normal hybrid technology]]>http://green.autoblog.com/2009/09/11/report-land-rover-looking-into-extended-range-and-normal-hybrid/http://green.autoblog.com/2009/09/11/report-land-rover-looking-into-extended-range-and-normal-hybrid/http://green.autoblog.com/2009/09/11/report-land-rover-looking-into-extended-range-and-normal-hybrid/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e - Click above for high-res image gallery

It's not at all surprising that Land Rover would want in on corporate cousin Jaguar's hybrid technology. While the British-born and Indian-owned automakers are currently saying the range-extended electric hybrid technology that's debuting at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the oddly named Jaguar Limo-Green is nothing more than a concept, JLR head of research Anthony Harper tells Autocar that it could eventually be much more:
It is possible that future Land Rover models could get the technology as well. It is certainly something we are looking into and forms part of where we would like to go with the brands.
At this point, the Lotus-developed range extender and the large-scale lithium ion battery pack that's capable of propelling a large vehicle for 30 miles are just too expensive for JLR to put into production. Still, that doesn't mean hybrid powertrains are out of the equation entirely at the company. According to Harper:
We are looking into more conventional hybrid technology at present. With Land Rovers, you need to be able to get lots of power and torque to all four wheels and you can't do that for long periods at the moment.

Gallery: Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e


[Source: Autocar]

REPORT: Land Rover looking into extended-range and normal hybrid technology originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For the past year Jaguar, Lotus, Caparo Vehicle technologies and the MIRA proving ground have been working on a UK government funded project dubbed Limo-Green. The goal of the project was to develop and build a series hybrid luxury sedan. Earlier this week, Jaguar showed off the car for the first time. Most of the powertrain development work was done using a last-generation XJ but recently all the hardware was moved into the just-launched 2010 XJ.

Like the Chevy Volt and the Fisker Karma, the Limo-Green uses an electric motor for propulsion, in this case a 145 kW, 295 lb-ft unit. A lithium battery pack moves the car for 30 miles on a charge and then the Lotus-developed 1.2-liter range extender takes over for the remainder of the 600-mile range. We've contacted Jaguar for more information, but we're still waiting to hear back from them. In the meantime, AutoCar is reporting that the big Jag gets 47 mpg (U.S.) on the EU combined cycle with CO2 emissions under 120 g/km.

[Source: AutoCar]

Sneak peek of Jaguar's 'Limo Green' series hybrid concept originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2010 Jaguar XJ - Click above for high-res image gallery

Jaguar has been touting the aluminum-intensive construction of its XJ sedan since the previous-generation model was introduced back in 2003. According to the automaker, the use of aluminum in lieu of steel can lead to an impressive 40 percent reduction in weight. That's bound to have positive effects on driving dynamics, performance and efficiency.

With its latest redesign, Jaguar claims to have improved its aluminum architecture even further, so it's not surprising that the company has plans to extend the technology to the rest of its line. According to Ratan Tata, chairman of the company that now owns Jaguar Land Rover, "JLR is planning to have all its future cars constructed with light weight aluminum bodies resulting in considerable savings in weight, and reduction in CO2 emissions."

To go along with the newfound reduction in weight, Jaguar Land Rover is known to be experimenting with hybrid powertrains. A kinetic energy recovery system may be in the cards for the XJ line in 2011 while Land Rover has been working on an Electric Rear Axle Drive that could debut in the upcoming LRX compact Range Rover.



[Source: Motor E Magazine]

Ratan Tata: All future Jaguars and Land Rovers to feature aluminum construction originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2010 Jaguar XJ - Click above to view the video after the jump

Jaguar has long been a proponent of aluminum construction for automobiles. In fact, the current-generation XJ uses an aluminum-intensive chassis that's held together by loads of epoxy and over 3,000 rivets, which allows the big Jag's underpinnings to achieve a 40 percent weight savings over a similar chassis fashioned from steel. According to the British automaker, the next XJ will feature a chassis that's just as high-tech and lightweight.

What's the big deal with aluminum and light weight? Not only does the car's performance (acceleration, handling and braking) improve as the weight goes down, so do its fuel efficiency and emissions scores. Further, Jaguar says its innovative structure takes less energy to create and is easily recyclable when the time finally comes to remove the vehicle from the road.

The new Leaping Cat will get its formal introduction on July 9. In the meantime, hit the jump to watch a video where a couple of Jaguar employees extol the glories of aluminum.

[Source: Jaguar]

Continue reading VIDEO: Jaguar extols the glory of aluminum

VIDEO: Jaguar extols the glory of aluminum originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been hearing rumors for at least the last few months that Jaguar was working on a new extended-range electric vehicle. Up until now, we had expected the eco-friendly hardware to show up in the British brand's upcoming XJ revision, but a new report from Motor Trend indicates that Ratan Tata, head of the Indian company that owns Jaguar, is putting his weight behind a new two-seat roadster that would likely be known as the XE.

If there's any truth to these rumors, the new XE would use a Chevy Volt-like plug-in capable extended-range electric powertrain consisting of a small three-cylinder gasoline-powered engine driving a generator to keep the onboard batteries topped up. The new XE would supposedly debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011 and production would be decided after judging the success of other overtly green vehicles that hit the market ahead of the show. In addition to the EV model, the XE would also feature Jaguar's latest 5.0-liter V8 in both standard and supercharged guises.

[Source: Motor Trend]

Rendered Speculation: Jaguar working on extended-range electric XE roadster? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Adding an electric motor and battery to a vehicle is just one of many ways to create a hybrid. We've seen hydraulic hybrids being tested in a variety of commercial vehicle applications. Torotrak has an altogether different mechanical system based on flywheels. The Torotrak system first came to our attention a couple of years ago when the FIA proposed allowing kinetic energy recovery systems on Formula One cars. Subsequently, at least two F1 teams licensed the Torotrak system for use, but none are believed to actually be using it right now. The flywheel system has a number of advantages over electric hybrid systems, including cost, weight and size.

It does have limitations as well. The system has to be mounted in physical proximity of the drive hardware because of the mechanical connections needed. Also clearly it cannot be adapted to plug-in capability. However, Torotrak Technology Director Chris Greenwood told ABG at the SAE World Congress that several UK companies are currently testing the flywheel hybrid system in road-going applications in government-funded research programs. Among those is Jaguar-Land Rover. Continue reading after the jump.

Continue reading SAE 2009: Torotrak mechanical flywheel KERS, likely coming to next Jaguar XJ

SAE 2009: Torotrak mechanical flywheel KERS, likely coming to next Jaguar XJ originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A week ago, we heard that Jaguar was going to add a plug-in hybrid powertrain (or extended range electric setup, if that's your name of choice) version to the 2011 XJ. Before that happens, though, Jaguar will be releasing standard powertrain versions of the all-new XJ in July and the company has just released a teaser shot of this car that shows off the panoramic glass roof. This year's XJ will use what Jaguar calls the "ultra-efficient Gen III petrol" engine; a V6 diesel will also be available. The XJ will also be the first Jaguar to use an aluminum body architecture. If you like the look but don't want to wait for the plug, Jaguar will take your order starting July 9 when the vehicle will be unveiled in London; deliveries will start in some markets at the end of 2009. That's also when the full powertrain and price will be announced.

[Source: Jaguar]

Continue reading Jaguar releases first teaser of new XJ

Jaguar releases first teaser of new XJ originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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]

Jaguar to build extended range-EV version of new XJ in 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Future vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover could use a flywheel-based hybrid powertrain now that the automaker is reportedly working with British transmission specialist Torotrak, the same company that helped develop the KERS hybrid system that's currently being tested in Formula 1 racing. Most hybrid vehicles recapture energy that would normally be lost to braking by using the electric motor(s) as a generator, sending power back to the batteries. In Torotrak's system, the recaptured braking forces are stored in a small flywheel that spins at up to 64,000 RPM. When the vehicle speeds back up, the flywheel gives off its kinetic energy and reduces the load on the car's engine.

In related news, fellow transmission maker Allison has purchased a 10 percent stake in Torotrak and plans to use its Toroidal CVT transmission technology in future vehicle applications. These units are currently used in lawnmowers and can reportedly boost fuel efficiency by 20 percent.

[Source: Autocar]

Jaguar working on KERS hybrid system originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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click above for a high res gallery of the 2010 Jaguar XF

At the beginning of this year, Jaguar revamped its powertrain lineup, including the engines in the still fresh XF and the XK. The new direct injected gas V8 and up-rated diesel V6 provide improved efficiency and more power, especially in the case of the diesel. The 3.0L is now available in two flavors, 237 hp and 271 hp for the XF S. The crew at What Car? in the UK have had a chance to try out the XF S and, unsurprisingly, were impressed. The compression ignition XF is rated at 35 mpg (U.S.) with CO2 of just 179 g/km; very impressive for a luxury sports sedan like the XF. The new engines have better low end responsiveness than their predecessors as well as being quieter. Hopefully the success of the new diesels from German competitors will cause Jaguar to see fit to let us have a crack at the new models. We're not holding our breath though.

Gallery: 2010 Jaguar XF Diesel S


[Source: What Car?]

UK magazine tries out the updated Jaguar XF S diesel, 35 mpg (U.S.) originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some drivers love large luxury sedans sedans. What's more, there's nothing that denotes luxury quite like the largest car from a premium brand. They might be impractical in some European cities, but that's for the chauffeur to worry about. For the green-minded baron, though, there are always concerns about high fuel consumption and, well, sometimes you can do the job with a smaller car. However, for those times when we just need to be driven in a big sedan, let's see what the European market has to offer. After the jump we have a list of luxurious sedans ordered by CO2 emissions. And for once, this is a list - despite the inclusion of a few diesels - that includes many players from the American market as well. Click past the jump for the complete list.

Gallery: Detroit 2009: Cadillac Converj


[Source: Auto News]

Continue reading Luxurious and green: Europe's (relatively) low-CO2 luxury sedans

Luxurious and green: Europe's (relatively) low-CO2 luxury sedans originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last September, we mentioned an event that is scheduled to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark this August called the CO2 E - Race. At the time, we weren't too sure what the race would involve, but many questions have since been answered. For instance, the course has been designed to look like the letters CO, and the O will be circled twice - clever - when viewed from space (or Google Maps, if that's easier for you). We also know that only vehicles with zero carbon emissions are allowed to participate, and at least one such machine has been entered that's based on a production Jaguar XF sedan.

Danish physicist and CEO of Cleantech Motors Jesper Boie Rasmussen is leading the Project Green Light team, which has created an eco-friendly vehicle from the formerly diesel-powered Jag using lithium ion batteries for energy storage and an electric motor for propulsion. To commemorate the upcoming race, the Jaguar will make a preliminary run through Copenhagen on the same CO path that the race will use, after which the GPS coordinates of the event will be used to create a serigraph print that will be sold at auction. Thanks for the tip, Jacob!

[Source: Project Green Light]

Electric Jaguar XF to paint Copenhagen green originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Where can an automaker make a difference? Just by building greener cars? By having green dealerships? Wait, it can also have green training facilities! That's the tack that Jaguar Land Rover, not known for fuel efficient vehicles, is taking. Jaguar Land Rover's new training facilities in Warwick, England occupy over 4,000 m2, including a workshop for all hands-on training. There are also 16 classrooms, which are large enough to house a vehicle for better training. The green part comes from the building itself, which has been refurbished to include an array of energy efficient solutions. For instance, a special wax polymer that absorbs heat in summer and prevents heat from escaping in winter to save on the heating/cooling bill. There is also an array of additional measures such as rainwater harvesting tanks, solar/thermal heating and water heating, high efficiency lighting and spray foam insulation. All this to save an estimated 275 tons of CO2 per year (about 2 million km on the Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e).

[Source: Jaguar]

Jaguar Land Rover opens green academy originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click the new XF Diesel S for a high res gallery

Jaguar has just announced a new version of its XF sports sedan with a an updated 3.0L diesel V6 that putts out 275 hp and has a massive 443 lb-ft of torque. The new engine replaces the older 2.7L diesel V6 that Jaguar has used for several years. The XF Diesel S gets a combined fuel economy rating of 35 mpg (US), an improvement of 12 percent over the older, less powerful engine. The carbon dioxide emissions also drop by 10 percent to 179 g/km. The torque is sufficient to move the XF from 0-60 mph in just 5.9 seconds. That makes this new diesel quicker than the 4.2L gasoline V8 XF and substantially more efficient. The V8 gas-powered XF is rated at just 21 mpg (US). That's a 67 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and better performance; not too bad.

A slightly weaker 240 hp version of the 3.0L is also available, although it gets the same 35 mpg rating as the more powerful version. Both engines are equipped with dual turbochargers and meet Euro V emissions standards. A 29,000 psi common rail system with piezo injectors handles the fuel delivery while particulate filters deal with soot reduction. The combination of combustion chamber design, fuel system and EGR mean the engines meet European NOx limits without additional after treatment systems.

Gallery: 2010 Jaguar XF Diesel S


[Source: Jaguar]

Continue reading Jaguar announces new XF Diesel S, 0-60 5.9s, 35 mpg

Jaguar announces new XF Diesel S, 0-60 5.9s, 35 mpg originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Diesel is no longer taboo for sportscars. Audi and BMW already have diesel sport coupés and, although it's rumored that Jaguar is working with hybrid powertains, the truth is that they already sell diesel cars such as the XF. The upcoming XK has been spotted in the wild, and it has a new 3.0-liter turbodiesel that's being developed to replace the 2.7 V6. The current offering, at 204hp and 320lb-ft, can't compete with the BMW 635d. The new powertrain also comes with reduced CO2 emissions; 20g/km cleaner, to be precise. The newJaguar XK is expected to arrive in March 2009, with prices starting at £55,000.

[Source: Car Magazine]

Spyshots: Jaguar to power its XK sports car with a diesel originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There is no doubt that Jaguar is hard at work designing various hybrid systems for its upcoming products. In fact, the recently-sold automaker is receiving some assistance from the UK government to fund the research into dual gas and electric powertrains, as is sister company Land Rover. Recent rumors indicate that the automaker is considering going hybrid for its next XJ sedan. Now, new spy shots indicate that the automaker is currently testing a hybrid drivetrain in its sportier XK coupe as well, as photographers near Germany's famed Nürburgring circuit claim that very little noise is coming from the Jags as they circle the track at high speed. Normally, when racing around a circuit such as this, an abundance of engine roar can be heard for miles, so the lack of sound leads us to believe that there's something different about this car. Could it be a parallel hybrid? Of course, we don't know... but feel free to speculate away in the comments as you see fit.

[Source: Next Autos]

Hybrid Jag spotted lapping the 'Ring? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hypermiling is too strong a phrase when you apply the MPG-increasing practice to a Jaguar XK-R. Extra-miling might pass muster, but all it amounts to in this particular instance is driving a $104,000, 420 horsepower Jaguar convertible like it's a $22,000 Camry.

Why not go for big dollops of both performance and luxury when you're trying to rock every possible mile out of a tank of fuel? With that in mind, we lined up a Jaguar XKR convertible filled to the hilt with everything but the
$8,000 brake upgrade. When it arrived, the last thing on our minds was what kind of mileage it gets. Dressed in a metallic red called "Radiance" which complemented the tan leather interior and matching cloth top, it looked like the ride home from the office was going to be a good one. Then the thunderstorms rolled in and stayed for a week. Hit the jump to see how we dealt with the weather in our XK-R.

Gallery: Jaguar XKR Mileage Quest




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______-miling the Jaguar XK-R originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rumor has it that the classic XJ saloon may be the first model to benefit from the government-sponsored testing which should endow Jaguar with the technical know-how to make its first hybrid model. According to the spy shooters from Next Autos, the next edition of the iconic leaping cat has been spotted testing and will reportedly sport distinctive new sheetmetal that should serve to differentiate the newer models from the old. Despite the fact that the latest Jags have been built on new lightweight aluminum-intensive structures, they have been met with less than stellar sales, a fact that many attribute to stale styling that looks just like Jags from... oh, thirty years ago. For this reason, expect a pretty radical departure for the next-gen, which could share styling features with Aston Martin - not a bad place to get some inspiration from if you ask us. Along with the rumored hybrid should be gas-powered V6 and V8 engines as well as the Euro-requisite diesels.

[Source: Next Autos]

Spy Shots: First-ever Jaguar hybrid on its way? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with the new Jaguar XF, but here in the US we only get to select from among two powertrains, both 4.2L V8s, one with and the other without a supercharger. Over in the home country, XF buyers can also select from a pair of V6 engines running on either gasoline or diesel. The diesel is a twin turbo 2.7L that was originally developed with Peugeot and is built at the Ford diesel factory in Dagenham England. Popular Mechanics had the chance to spend some time with diesel XF and came away impressed in spite of the writer hating the new Jaguar's grille. The diesel V6 puts out 207 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque which is more than enough for the 3,900 lb sedan. With a 0-60 time of a respectable 7.7 seconds it gets a combined EU rating of 31.3 mpg (US). During the test PM driver managed 29.4 mpg (US) which compares very favorably with the 18 mpg I saw with normally aspirated V8 model. Will Jag bring the diesel XF to the US? At this point no one knows. With Tata Motors now holding the purse strings, anything is possible. If the new diesels from Mercedes, and BMW prove popular, its certainly possible.

[Source: Popular Mechanics]

Popular Mechanics tries out the Jaguar XF diesel originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For many motorists, V8 means the quintessential type of engine. Power and a beautiful roar from under the hood are its typical signatures, but it's also a synonym for high fuel consumption and a general sense of being dirty. Nevertheless, there are a certain number of V8 engines, and not only diesels, which spot decent fuel consumption and German site Auto-News has gathered them. Coming from a German source, it doesn't spot any small-block Chevy but besides Teutonics, there are three members from the Toyota family and a Briton. Curious? Follow us after the jump for the complete list.

[Source: Auto-News.de]

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Top list: The leanest V8s on sale in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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