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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018   
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So now we have seen, and in many cases dismissed the new Defender as being the vehicle for us, what comes next?
I'm still pinning my hopes on the MLA, especially now JLR seem to be saying that the "Defender Sport" will be on this platform. Here's a nice article that shows a clear way back for the Defender, to have the multitude of body forms it's always been known for, by becoming a full on BEV: https://cleantechnica.com/2019/12/28/atlis...ric-truck/  Click image to enlarge |
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29th Dec 2019 6:51am |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: kent Posts: 2874
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That’s a Big battery wading could be a problem 🤔
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29th Dec 2019 6:56am |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2591  
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I like that architecture.
Yes, water crossings could be an issue, but surely the battery & motors could be IP68'd? -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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29th Dec 2019 8:21am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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It's been a while...
Atlis Motor Vehicles Reveals Design Of Pre-Production XT Pickup Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge "Today, Atlis Motor Vehicles (ATLIS) revealed the functional prototype XT pickup, a purpose-built 100% electric truck designed to power work. This is the first electric work truck in development with a 300, 400 or 500-mile battery that will recharge in less than 15 minutes." https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a...85827.html And I'm no longer pinning my hopes on the MLA... |
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28th Sep 2021 8:14am |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 784
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Still find it weird that my Jag iPace has the same wading depth as a standard old school Defender - 500mm. Can't say I have tested it yet mind  |
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28th Sep 2021 10:37am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16879 
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There's something about those photos which makes me think of granite work-tops and tanning beds!  |
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28th Sep 2021 11:00am |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1613 
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To be honest the top picture looks like something my 10 year old Grandson would draw if asked to draw a pick up truck.
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28th Sep 2021 6:16pm |
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| ChrisCSL Member Since: 10 Aug 2019 Location: Berks Posts: 185 
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29th Sep 2021 2:30pm |
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| Setok Member Since: 16 Jan 2009 Location: Helsinki Posts: 415 
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Batteries are sealed on vehicles like this. Wading is, I believe, easier to do with a BEV than ICE, as you don't have to worry about air intake or exhaust. |
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30th Sep 2021 2:31pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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Not sure the official specs quote a wading depth, but it seems to cope OK with this:
And then these guys did this to a Tesla: |
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2nd Oct 2021 12:54pm |
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| rockster57 Member Since: 15 Nov 2014 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 937 
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Crikey, that recovery attempt could have been disasterous!
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2nd Oct 2021 4:03pm |
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