Jaguar's All-New XJ Takes A Walk Down Electric Avenue, Could This Be The Start Of Big-Body Electric Cars?

Autocar reports:

"An all-electric version of the new Jaguar XJ has been created in reaction to the emergence of zero-carbon zones in cities across the globe.

A senior insider told Autocar that Jaguar Land Rover envisages some of the world’s most important cities gradually introducing zero-emissions and zero-pollution zones. All vehicles unable to run purely on batteries would be banned from the area.

According to the insiders, only a self-charging electric car could have sufficient zero-emissions range to be practical transport in such scenarios. Although some conventional hybrids do have the ability to run purely on battery power, their electric-only range is limited to few miles..."

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pepito66 - 2/4/2010 1:13:49 PM

+3 Boost

Awesome car and could be a great future go ahead.........

DinamoR - 2/4/2010 7:17:39 PM

+2 Boost

This drivetrain is claimed to offer a range of 600 miles, plus combined fuel economy of 57mpg, sub-120g/km of CO2 and a top speed of 112mph.

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awesome car and great progress, but how is it all electric with a 3 cylinder generator? Sub 120g/km is not Zero, so it would be banned from a Zero pollution zone anyway. But at least it's a move in the right direction