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Aston Martin announces Racing.Green. sustainability strategy

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Aston Martin announced its new sustainability strategy, Racing.Green. formalizes core principles, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, that reflect Aston Martin’s established approach to sustainability and sets new targets across all aspects of the business. Launched on Earth Day, Racing.Green.

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Lucid agrees to supply Aston Martin with EV powertrain tech

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Lucid Group announced today it had come to terms with Aston Martin in what is being called “a definitive agreement to establish a long-term strategic technology partnership with Aston Martin to accelerate the iconic British brand’s high-performance electrification strategy and long-term growth.”

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Mercedes-Benz AG and Aston Martin to expand technology partnership and shareholding; hybrid and electric powertrains

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Mercedes-Benz AG and Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc announced a new strategic technology agreement and an enhanced partnership. Access to these technologies will be granted in exchange for new shares in Aston Martin, issued in several stages over the next 3 years, up to a total value of £286 million (US$373 million).

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Performance details on the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar hybrid powertrain; 1,160 bhp

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The heart of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar’s hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ) is a clean-sheet Cosworth-built 65° naturally aspirated 6.5-liter These peak outputs are purely delivered by the ICE (internal combustion engine), with a further performance boost delivered by the battery hybrid system. liter V12 engine.

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Aston Martin delays first EV for lack of demand

Baua Electric

Aston Martin is delaying the launch of its first volume EV by a year, citing lack of demand. 2020 Aston Martin Rapide E at the 2018/2019 Formula E Monaco ePrix Aston has discussed EVs for years, but has changed course numerous times. .

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Aston Martin delays the launch of its first BEV

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After promising what would be the “world’s most thrilling and highly desirable” EV, luxury automaker Aston Martin says that it is pushing back its plan to launch its first BEV by a year due to what it says is “low consumer demand.” Aston Martin has already sunk a hefty 2 billion pounds ($2.53

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Honda to participate in F1 from 2026 season as power unit supplier for Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant team

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Honda has agreed to enter into a works partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team to supply power units compliant with the new F1 power unit regulations which will take effect in the 2026 season.