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Why the meaning of the word car is about to change

16 August 2019, 2:47 pm

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Why the meaning of the word car is about to change
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Why the meaning of the word car is about to change
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Jaguar Land Rover is seeking to update the definition of "car" in the Oxford English Dictionary, arguing that the current definition excludes electric vehicles like its I-Pace SUV. The existing definition focuses on internal combustion engines, which the I-Pace lacks. David Brown, head of the naming committee, believes the term is outdated and should reflect the shift towards sustainable powertrains. The I-Pace is a competitor to Tesla’s Model X and is part of a growing market for electric vehicles in Australia.

Brands mentioned: Jaguar, Land Rover, Tesla, Nissan, Hyundai, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen

 

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