Jaguar Land Rover announces hydrogen powered Defender concept

June 15, 2021
Jaguar Land Rover announces hydrogen powered Defender concept
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Jaguar Land Rover has announced it 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 operations by 2039.

FCEVs, which generate electricity from hydrogen to power an electric motor, are complimentary to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on the journey to net zero vehicle emissions. Hydrogen-powered FCEVs provide high energy density and rapid refuelling, and minimal loss of range in low temperatures, making the technology ideal for larger, longer-range vehicles, or those operated in hot or cold environments.

Jaguar Land Rover’s advanced engineering project, known as Project Zeus, is part funded by the UK government-backed Advanced Propulsion Centre, and will allow engineers to understand how a hydrogen powertrain can be optimised to deliver the performance and capability expected by its customers: from range to refuelling, and towing to off-road ability.

The zero tailpipe emission prototype New Defender FCEV will begin testing towards the end of 2021  to verify key attributes such as off-road capability and fuel consumption.

Ralph Clague, Head of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells at Jaguar Land Rover commented, “We know hydrogen has a role to play in the future powertrain mix across the whole transport industry, and alongside battery electric vehicles. It offers another zero tailpipe emission solution for the specific capabilities and requirements of Jaguar Land Rover.”  
 
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