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A number of experiments have been conducted with gas turbine powered automobiles, the largest by Chrysler.

More recently, there has been some interest in the use of turbine engines for hybrid electric cars.

For instance, a consortium led by micro gas turbine company Bladon Jets has secured investment from the Technology Strategy Board to develop an Ultra Lightweight Range Extender ( ULRE ) for next generation electric vehicles.

The objective of the consortium, which includes luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover and leading electrical machine company SR Drives, is to produce the world ’ s first commercially viable-and environmentally friendly-gas turbine generator designed specifically for automotive applications.