Jaguar Land Rover announced the production of new electrified models, drive units and battery packs in the UK. Calls to build battery cell gigafactory. The official statement from Jaguar Land Rover says that the company is gearing up for the production of an entire range of electrified models in the UK. The first model confirmed for… Continue reading Jaguar Plans In-House Battery Pack Production Capacity Of 150K / Year
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‘Thousands of jobs safe’ as Jaguar Land Rover announces electric vehicle plans for Castle Bromwich – Solihull Observer
JAGUAR Land Rover has today revealed plans to manufacture a range of new electrified vehicles at its Castle Bromwich plant. The company says they will save several thousand jobs in the UK and the region. The first new electric car to be produced at the plant will be Jaguar’s flagship luxury saloon, the XJ. The… Continue reading ‘Thousands of jobs safe’ as Jaguar Land Rover announces electric vehicle plans for Castle Bromwich – Solihull Observer
JLR calls for UK ‘gigafactory’ as it invests in electric vehicles
“ Jaguar Land Rover’s recent calls for a UK ‘gigafactory’ to ease the transition to electrification for the struggling car industry appear more relevant than ever, as plans for a new range of electric cars at its Castle Bromwich plant are revealed. JLR has big electrification plans – image courtesy of JLR. The automotive industry’s… Continue reading JLR calls for UK ‘gigafactory’ as it invests in electric vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover to build electric XJ car at Castle Bromwich plant
Jaguar Land Rover Jobs safeguarded as carmaker aims ‘to create a powerhouse of electrification in the Midlands’ A worker at the Jaguar Land Rover site in Castle Bromwich, West Midlands. The car giant is to build a range of electric cars in the UK. Photograph: Jaguar Land Rover/PA Jaguar Land Rover will build an electric… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to build electric XJ car at Castle Bromwich plant
UPDATE 1-Jaguar Land Rover to build electric cars at UK plant
LONDON (Reuters) – Jaguar Land Rover (TAMO.NS) is making a multi-million pound investment to build electric vehicles in Britain, in a major boost for the UK government and a sector hit by the slump in diesel sales and Brexit uncertainty. FILE PHOTO – A car hangs on the wall of Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich manufacturing facility… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Jaguar Land Rover to build electric cars at UK plant
Electric Jaguar XJ confirmed, to be built at Castle Bromwich
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed its next-generation Jaguar XJ flagship saloon, launching next year, will be a pure electric model and will be built at its Castle Bromwich plant. The firm announced the news on the day that production of the current XJ ends at the factory. The electric XJ will be the first electric… Continue reading Electric Jaguar XJ confirmed, to be built at Castle Bromwich
Jaguar to make multi-million pound electric car investment in UK plant
FILE PHOTO – A car hangs on the wall of Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich manufacturing facility in Birmingham, Britain, November 17, 2016. REUTERS/Darren Staples LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (TAMO.NS) is making a multi-million pound investment to build electric vehicles in its home market, in a major boost to a sector hit… Continue reading Jaguar to make multi-million pound electric car investment in UK plant
Jaguar to invest big in UK with new electric XJ and more set for Castle Bromwich plant
Jaguar Land Rover is expected to confirm today that the next generation of the Jaguar XJ saloon will be made at its Castle Bromwich facility – and that the car will feature a pure-electric powertrain. The British manufacturer will announce fresh investment in the factory in the West Midlands, which had been considered at risk… Continue reading Jaguar to invest big in UK with new electric XJ and more set for Castle Bromwich plant
Waymo Expands Its Self-Driving Shuttle Service to California
Waymo’s fully self-driving Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV 3 Photo via Waymo. The California Public Utilities Commission has permitted Waymo to enter California’s Vehicle Passenger Service pilot program. CNET reported that Waymo will be making its way to California as it expands its autonomous ride share services. In California, Waymo will only give rides to its… Continue reading Waymo Expands Its Self-Driving Shuttle Service to California
Doubts mount on European appetite for electric car
A real pavement in the pond. At a round table held last week in Munich BMW’s director of development, Klaus Fröhlich, said European drivers do not want battery cars. “There is no demand for electric vehicles from customers. None, “he said. “There are requests from regulators, but none from customers. From what we see, electric… Continue reading Doubts mount on European appetite for electric car