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Aston Martin delays first EV for lack of demand

Baua Electric

Aston Martin will still rely on Lucid for some powertrain components under an agreement put in place in 2023 2025 Aston Martin Vantage Aston claims it still plans “to have a line-up of electric sports cars and SUVs,” but it will take a “blended drivetrain approach” combining EVs and plug-in hybrids between 2025 and 2030.

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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Now By Royal Appointment

Green Car Reports

Normally, such Royal endorsements are limited to luxury or prestige brands, but earlier this week, the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid received its official royal appointment courtesy of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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Fisker Karma In Monaco: Winner Of Owner Royalty Award?

Green Car Reports

According to startup plug-in hybrid maker Fisker Automotive, production of its 2011 Fisker Karma luxury sports sedan recently started in Finland.

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The Prius Plug-in and the Prince: new hybrid’s royal appointment

Green Cars News

The very first European production Toyota Prius Plug-In has been delivered to a suitably distinguished customer; His Serene Highness , the Prince Albert II of Monaco. His Highness took the car on a two month loan, with a view to the car becoming the replacement for the standard Prius model he currently uses. In February, [.].

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Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale, Singer DLS – Turbo: This Hour’s Lead Footage

Baua Electric

Ferrari Enzo as soon as owned by way of Fernando Alonso – Picture credit score: Monaco Automobile Auctions Any other Ferrari within the headlines this occasion used to be an Enzo up to now owned by way of F1 double international champion Fernando Alonso. They appear completely wild. It begins racing after this date.

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EV Trophy European EV rally to cover 2500 km

Green Car Congress

Electric Marathon International (Ukraine), in partnership with European Green Cities Network under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, is organizing the EV Trophy electric vehicle rally. The rally will go through: Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France and Monaco.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

Cars That Think

At the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, where Formula E recently ran the full course for the first time, an F1 car driven by the likes of Lewis Hamilton is faster by at least 10 seconds per lap, an embarrassing eternity in racing terms. The latest is World Rallycross , a wild-and-wooly mix of off-road rallying and tarmac sections.

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