01/03/2010 (Agence Europe) - The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Tata Motors have signed an agreement for the EIB to provide a £340 million to Jaguar Land Rover. The 8-year loan will finance development of micro and full hybrid drive trains and research into more energy efficient car bodies for the premium car segment. The aim is to lower CO2 emissions. The loan was granted under the European Clean Transport Facility, the EIB states in a press release. (O.L./transl.jl)