JLR Partners with Fortescue for Battery Tech and a Eco-Friendly Bonus

JLR just upped their electric car game by teaming up with Fortescue to use their fancy battery tech called Elysia. This basically means JLR’s electric cars (like the new Range Rover Electric coming out soon) are about to get some major upgrades in their battery life, safety, and how well they perform in general.

For drivers, this translates to perks like faster charging times, smoother operation, and potentially even longer distances on a single charge. But it’s not just about happy customers. By keeping a close eye on battery health, JLR can reuse these batteries for other things after they’re done powering cars, which is a big win for sustainability.

So how does this Elysia thing work its magic? Imagine having a super smart twin for your battery that can predict and solve problems before they even happen. That’s basically what Elysia does with some high-tech wizardry. This lets JLR fine-tune their batteries for both performance and safety.

This partnership is part of JLR’s bigger goal to go completely electric with all their car brands by 2030 and have zero net carbon emissions by 2039. Fortescue, the company behind Elysia, is also on a sustainability mission to cut their own emissions to zero by 2030. So, it seems like everyone wins here – JLR gets better electric cars, drivers get a smoother ride, and the environment gets a break.

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