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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 In the Aston Martin Valkyrie many key components do more than one job. liter V12 engine. —David King, Vice President & Special Vehicle Operations Officer.

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Pluralization: Aston Martin Introduces DBX S

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Do you think its any coincidence that saying the name of this Aston Martin aloud results in uttering the word excess? Building on the long history of inspiring the worlds one-percent to run their existing Astons through a wood chipper in favor of the newest toy, the British marque has introduced the DBX S. Probably not.

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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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Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt

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Aston Martin will develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology alongside Britishvolt. A joint research and development team from Aston Martin and Britishvolt will design, develop, and industrialize battery packs, including bespoke modules and a battery management system.

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Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin Lagonda to enter technical partnership; Daimler to receive up to 5% stake in Aston Martin

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Mercedes-AMG GmbH, a 100% subsidiary and the high performance brand of Daimler AG, and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. Essential elements of the planned partnership are supply agreements between Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz Cars and Aston Martin. Aston Martin Product Development Director Ian Minards.

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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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Aston Martin, TenCate Advanced Composites partner for Valkyrie program

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TenCate Advanced Composites, a leading global developer and manufacturer of advanced composite materials, and Aston Martin announced a technical partnership for the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar program. This technical partnership is the first advanced composite material partnership for Aston Martin.