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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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Electric Aston Martin Rapide, CARB reaffirms emissions standards, E15 battle: Today's Car News

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Today, the Aston Martin Rapide is expected to go all-electric in 2018, the California Air Resources Board reaffirms 2025 emissions standards, and state and federal bills look to ban E15 ethanol fuel. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Catch up on last week's major news with our Week in Reverse feature.

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Get your EV News!

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Aston Martin Rapide E. Aston Martin UK EV production begins 2025 The veteran car company has announced that it will take its EV production to England and Wales. Mercedes EQS: Out from behind the curtain Mercedes debuted their first electric sedan. Toyota Headed toward 15 BEVs in ‘25 Toyota announces its full EV line-up.

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

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The second winning whole bus design, from Aston Martin and Foster + Partners, UK. 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. Click to enlarge. Winners in the New Bus for London Competition.

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Global Automakers calls on EPA to withdraw proposed determination on MY 2022-2025 GHG standards, get back in alignment with NHTSA, provide more time

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Emissions standards going forward were to be based on a data-driven and objective review in which the EPA, the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are aligned every step of the way.

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

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Recent reports have noted that Rivian is currently focusing its resources on delivering the first batch of its Amazon delivery vans. More recently, Laura Schwab, who was the first female President in luxury automaker Aston Martin’s history, also filed a suit against Rivian over alleged gender discrimination.

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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.