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Report: Aston Martin Actually Won’t Be Going All Electric

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Despite previously having vowed to offer an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Aston Martin has decided to continue selling internal-combustion vehicles beyond the next decade. Speaking with Autocar , Stroll said he intends for the brand to continue offering liquid-fueled vehicles for as long as governments allow.

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

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The DTM has initiated a long-term development program for a emission-reduced high-performance fuel, beginning with trials at this weekend’s season finale, at the Hockenheimring (4-6 October). The special fuel, developed by long-time series partner Aral, consists of 50% high-quality renewable components derived from waste products.

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Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapide E EV at Shanghai

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Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. The sum of these changes gives Rapide E’s aerodynamic package an 8% improvement over the previous internal combustion model.

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Alset dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system to debut in Aston Martin Rapide S at the Nürburgring

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Alset’s dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system. A prototype, twin-turbo, Aston Martin Rapide S at the 41 st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring (19-20 May 2013) will debut Alset Global’s dual fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system, which enables the turbocharged 6.0-liter Click to enlarge. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23

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H2 dual-fuel system company Alset Global joins Hydrogen London

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The company’s dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen technology system works with an internal combustion engine to allow passenger cars and commercial vehicles to run on hydrogen, gasoline/diesel or a blend of both fuels. Earlier post.). It made history as the first hydrogen car to complete a lap of an internationally-sanctioned motor race.

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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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However it has indicated that production models based on these concepts will include a mix of hybrid and internal combustion powertrains. Honda revealed the upcoming fuel-cell version of its Honda CR-V and, once again, it will only be available by lease in California. That is, if you can find somewhere along the way to fuel up.

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Classic fix: Heritage cars reborn with new electric powertrains | Autocar Professional

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Among the most celebrated and revered cars in British automotive history include Range Rovers from the Classic Era (1969 to 1994), Bentley Continental S1, S2 and S3s, Jaguar XK120, 140 and 150s (in both coupe, drophead coupe and OTS body-styles), Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds, Phantoms and most recently, Aston Martin DB6s.