Tata Motors, JLR hopes for hybrids, electric cars

Tata Motors and its two UK-based premium brand names, Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR), are boosting their focus on alternative fuel innovation such as electrics and hybrids.

Tata Motors has actually developed a hybrid electric, CNG hybrid buses and all-electric automobiles. JLR has chosen to invest significantly to such innovations, next to driverless cars.

“Jaguar Land Rover continues to invest considerably in the development of brand-new powertrain technologies, with plans to introduce moderate hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric cars into its product variety,” mentioned the yearly report of Tata Motors.

JLR presently offers diesel hybrid variantiond of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. Parent Tata Motors just recently bagged orders to provide 25 Starbus diesel hybrid electric low-floor buses to be run in business district of Bandra Kurla Complex located in Mumbai.

Tata Motors has likewise developed a zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell-powered Magic Iris Ziva, in addition to a fully-electric version of its popular mini truck, the Ace. A totally electrical bus based upon the Ultra platform for urban commuting, with arrangements for charging ports and Wi-Fi hotspots, was showcased by the automaker at the recent Auto Expo.

Even more, JLR just recently announced its Jaguar brand name would be competing in the FIA Formula-E championship from August, to produce a test bed for future electrification innovation. Home grown Mahindra & Mahindra is contending in the same champion.

Reports mention an all-electric automobile as early as next year might be prepared for launch under the Jaguar brand name.