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Land Rover has commenced the testing of the upcoming Range Rover Electric through its paces at extremes of temperatures, from -40°C in the Arctic Circle, to +50°C in the searing deserts of the Middle East.
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- The first tests have focused on the capability of the battery and Electric Drive Unit, effectively the vehicle’s core components including transmission, electric motor and power electronics in temperatures as low as –40°C.
- Both the battery and EDU are assembled in house by JLR in a first for the brand. Testing on the frozen lakes of Sweden has also demonstrated Range Rover’s new-in house all-electric propulsion system.
- The new traction control system distributes the wheel slip management task directly to each individual electric drive control unit, reducing the torque reaction time at each wheel from around 100 ms, to as little as 1 ms.
- Innovative software, developed in house by JLR, enables precise Electric Drive Unit (EDU) speed control for accurate management of wheel slip, reducing the need for ABS intervention.
- Traction is maximised on all surfaces with exceptional response and composed refinement, significantly enhancing the drive experience. This system works in harmony with the stability control and chassis systems.
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350Z