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

The Truth About Cars

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. Company chairman Lawrence Stroll now believes that there will always be demand for combustion engines.

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Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt

Green Car Congress

Aston Martin will develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology alongside Britishvolt. The collaboration, formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding, further supports the ultra-luxury manufacturer’s plans to launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025.

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Aston Martin announces Racing.Green. sustainability strategy

Green Car Congress

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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Mercedes-Benz AG and Aston Martin to expand technology partnership and shareholding; hybrid and electric powertrains

Green Car Congress

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 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. “For as long as we’re allowed to make ICE (internal combustion engine) cars, we’ll make them. .

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Lunaz unveils its latest upcycled Aston Martin DB6 – a vision of eco- conscious material

Electric Cars Report

Lunaz Design has unveiled a concept for the world’s most sustainable Aston Martin: an upcycled and elevated DB6. Its silent, powerful 375 bhp electric powertrain and wealth of innovative materials and finishes is a clear statement that sustainable luxury is not defined by compromise, but by an astonishing breadth of new possibilities.

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Aston Martin Plans 4 New Electric Models, Will Use Motors Supplied By Lucid

CleanTechnica EVs

Aston Martin has shocked its normal engine supplier, Mercedes AMG, by choosing Lucid to supply power for its electric cars.