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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

Baua Electric

Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The remarks come after Aston Martin in February delayed the launch of its first electric vehicle by one year until 2026, and with deliveries due in 2027.

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DTM trialing lower-carbon high-performance racing fuel with Audi and Aston Martin

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This fuel will be evaluated at Hockenheim by Audi and Aston Martin in the race-taxis used during the weekend support program for competition winners, VIPs and prominent guests for unique, high-speed passenger rides. The company is working independently on projects for the production of e-gas, e-diesel and e-gasoline.

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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The Tesla Model S to be available in California at San Francisco and Los Angeles airports is the 85kWh model, capable of 265 miles on one charge. Hertz Dream Cars, offered in 35 markets including Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas, include: Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Audi R8, Spyder.

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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

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Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? Ford detailed how EV owners can reserve a free Tesla charging adapter that, with Ford’s app or in-vehicle interface, will provide Ford EVs with Tesla Supercharger access. Britain’s Aston Martin has delayed its first EV due to what the company called a lack of demand.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Notably, the Kia EV9 showcases a cutting-edge design, incorporating advanced technology and offering both bidirectional charging and ultra-fast charging capabilities. And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.” Sara Soria, Spain.

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UK TSB and BIS investing 10M in 16 low-carbon vehicle projects

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Advanced Composites Group Ltd (lead), Aston Martin Lagonda, ABB Robotics, Delta Motorsport, Pentangle Engineering Services. Novel Automotive Battery Including Enabling Innovations of Charge Shuttling and Thermal Energy Management Features. Affordable COMPosites for Lightweight Car structurEs (ACOMPLICE).

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. Nissan Qashqai e-Power – drives like an EV but never needs charging.