Jaguar Land Rover recently displayed their advanced XJ_e plug-in hybrid ultra-low carbon engineering research vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The XJ_e demonstrates how an advanced parallel plug-in hybrid design can deliver reductions in CO2 emissions of over 70 per cent, without compromising vehicle performance. Capable of doing 0 -100 in under 6.5 seconds and with a limited top speed of 250km/h, the XJ_e achieves CO2 emissions of less than 75g/km and a zero-emission range of 40km (25 miles) on electric power.
The innovative XJ_e project was created by JLR as part of its strategy to develop best-in-class low-carbon premium products, partly funded by the UK Government’s Technology Strategy Board through the REEVolution project, this advanced research vehicle has been engineered in partnership with leading UK technology companies to help develop expertise for ultra-low carbon vehicles within the supply chain.
The XJ_e combines lightweight aluminium vehicle structure from the Jaguar XJ with an advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system, featuring the efficient 2.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine which powers the Range Rover Evoque. The parallel hybrid design means that the XJ_e can run on petrol power, electric power, or a combination of both, optimized by the car’s intelligent energy management system which selects the most efficient mode.
With a maximum system output of 334PS, the XJ_e is still capable of exceptional performance, while the improved fuel economy of 3.2l /100km translates into a maximum range of 1092 km on a full tank of fuel.
XJ_e was displayed in the FoS-TECH Technology Pavilion at Goodwood.
