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Aston Martin pushes back its first Lucid-infused EVs’ launch to 2026

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Luxury automaker Aston Martin is pushing back the launch of its first battery-electric vehicle to 2026, citing lower-than-expected consumer demand for such cars at the upcoming EV’s price point. Last June, Aston Martin noted that it is looking to launch four all-electric vehicles. million pounds ($220.6

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Wrightbus to Design and Build New Bus for London; Delivery Targeted for 2011

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The new bus will incorporate the latest hybrid technology and will be 40% more fuel efficient than conventional diesel buses and 15% more fuel efficient than current London hybrid buses. The second winning whole bus design, from Aston Martin and Foster + Partners, UK. Tags: Heavy-duty Hybrids.

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UK Faraday Battery Challenge awards £23M to support development of electrified car batteries

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Jaguar Land Rover, Denchi Power, 3M, Potenza, Lifeline and Tri-Wall are pooling resources with academics and experts at the University of Warwick and the Health and Safety Executive. Two HESS will be built—one for lab tests in a controlled environment and one for tests in an Aston Martin vehicle.