Jaguar Land Rover wants to achieve zero tailpipe emissions in 2036, and one of the steps taken to make that the reality of developing a hydrogen fuel cell defender. Car makers say they are currently working on prototypes and plans to start testing the no-emission version of the iconic SUV towards the end of 2021 in the UK.
Hydrogen fuel cells can power the vehicle by combining hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, with only water as emissions. Jaguar explained that fuel cells allow fast refueling and have high energy density, making it ideal for larger and long distance vehicles. Furthermore, vehicles powered by fuel cells perform well in a cold environment, because they show the loss of minimal span in low temperatures.
The company has dubbed the work done to develop clean energy vehicles as “Zeus Project.” Some are funded by the sophisticated propulsion center that is supported by the government in the UK, this initiative will provide Jaguar engineers the information they need to be able to optimize hydrogen powertrain. The hope is to develop fuel cell vehicles that can provide the same performance and ability – when it comes to reach, off-road capabilities and even towers – as their conventional partners.
In addition to aiming for zero tailpipe emissions in 2036, Jaguar also hopes to achieve nall carbon zero emissions across the supply chain, product, and operation in 2039. Both goals are part of the “Reimagine” strategy announced in February when the car maker revealed this Only will build all electric cars starting in 2025.
