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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Team ChargePoint, May 19, 2018.

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    The newly married Duke & Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry traveled from Windsor Castle to Frogmore House in a silver-blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero.

    It was originally manufactured in 1968 but has since been converted to electric.

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    From Autoblog:
    "Jaguar left as much of the original 1968 Series 1.5 E-Type in tact as possible while replacing the original inline-six engine with an electric motor and battery pack. Enough power is sent to the rear wheels to push this feline from 0-62 in just 5.5 seconds. That means it's quicker now than it was when new and chugging on gasoline."
     
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    Beautiful colour and a nice fusion of modern and historic with an electric E-Type.
     
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    I just hope they don't try to put gas into it.
     
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    the only point of interest for me in the whole affair. my wife and daughters, on the other hand...
     
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    One additional *squee* moment to share with them - the license plate was the date of the wedding.

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    who's driving?(n)
     
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    Maybe it drives itself:p.
     
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    :D

     
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    wow, why would it be lhd?
     
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    Wider market and appeal?
     
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    I hope they didn't put it together with Lucas electronics.
     
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    Do you think Harry ever put gas in a car himself?
     
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    Tesla or Jag ETyoe which is faster?
     
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    they should put a 12 cylinder in a tesla. now that would be enterprising.
     
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    Ebay lists one ‘slightly battered’ shell missing battery and rear motor assembly:

    Paging Bob Lutz!
    Paging Bob Lutz!

    Bob Wilson
     
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    You do know he served a couple tours in an active war zone, only having to leave after TMZ broke the journalist pact to not report that he was there until after he left... Yes he's a very "down to earth royal".

    If I had a cool $500k to drop on an electric jag that would only be usable 1 month out of the year here, I'd buy it!
     
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    I knew he was in the military but never got into the royal family, I have no interest.
     
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    only interest i had was in the jag.
     
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