Tag: Jaguar Land Rover
Tech Digest daily roundup: Jaguar Land Rover confirm UK-based gigafactory
Jaguar Land Rover’s owner has confirmed it will invest £4 billion to build a gigafactory in the UK, in a major boost for the British automotive sector and following months of speculation. Tata Group – the Indian conglomerate who have owned JLR since 2008 – said that its investment in the new 40GWh battery plant…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Jaguar Land Rover to build gigafactory in Somerset, UK
The UK is set to win a major battery plant for electric vehicles as Tata Group, the parent company of Jaguar Land Rover, appears to have decided against Spain. The boss of Jaguar Land Rover-owner Tata (TATAMOTORS.BO) is expected to fly to London next week to finalise the deal, the BBC reported. The massive state-of-the-art factory would…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Tesla issues Optimus robot update
Tesla Optimus Humanoid Robot. Image: Tesla Having first revealed the new Roadster some six years ago and the Cybertruck in 2019 – but having thus far delivered, er, neither – it might not surprise you to hear Tesla's released a progress report about... robots. Last year Musk stated in an earnings call that Tesla's Optimus humanoid…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Meet the tiny robot smaller than a flea!
This tiny robot crawling on a coin is smaller than the size of a flea. Pic: Northwestern University Engineers have unveiled the smallest remote-controlled walking robot ever created - even tinier than a flea. The tiny robotic crab can "walk, bend, twist, turn and jump" according to engineers from Northwestern University…
Tech Digest daily roundup: YouTube removes ‘hoax calls’ account
YouTube has removed an account publishing videos of hoax calls with Cabinet ministers who were targeted by imposters allegedly linked to the Kremlin. The video sharing giant blocked the account on Friday as part of its investigation into “influence operations linked to Russia” after days of pressure to block the clips. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace…
Amazon Alexa introduced across Jaguar Land Rover range
Amazon Alexa will be available on all new and existing Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles fitted with its advanced Pivi Pro infotainment system. Owners of compatible vehicles will be able to enjoy the benefits of intuitive voice-enabled experiences thanks to a software-over-the-air update. The integration brings the familiar Alexa experience into the vehicle, claims Jaguar…
Jaguar Land Rover to develop hydrogen fuel cell EV
Jaguar Land Rover is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this year. The FCEV concept is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s aim to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036, and net zero carbon emissions across its supply chain, products and…
Ford announces all EV lineup for Europe by 2026
Ford has become the latest car manufacturer to commit to an electric future, saying that every model in its European line-up will be available either as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or electric vehicle (EV) by the middle of 2026. The motor giant also said all its commercial models will be 100% zero-emissions capable, either all-electric…
Airspeeder unveils electric flying racing car
Airspeeder has revealed what it claims is the world’s first fully functioning electric flying racing car. Called the Airspeeder Mk3, it's a full-sized remotely-operated electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL). Designed to compete in the upcoming remotely-piloted Airspeeder racing series, it's the final interaction the remote-controlled electric flying racing car before the introduction of…
Jaguar Land Rover to supply wireless taxis to Oslo
Jaguar Land Rover has agreed to support the City of Oslo with the world's first high-powered wireless electric taxis. In a programme known as ‘ElectriCity’, it will join Nordic taxi operator Cabonline (NorgesTaxi AS), the region’s largest charge point operator Fortum Recharge, US technology developer Momentum Dynamics and the City of Oslo to build wireless,…
