Aston Martin — long an example of superb styling/design + compelling performance — isn’t playing games much longer, indicating that it is now ready to heavily move into the electric space. As the title indicates, it plans to go 100% hybrid by the middle of the 2020s. Hybrid, of course, is a jumping pad to a fully electric future. The goal is to be fully electric by the end of the 2020s.
Aston Martin has decided to scale back its RapidE electric vehicle production plans as a result of its investment partner, LeEco, pulling out of the project. That’s according to recent comments made by Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer.
Originally published on EV Obsession. Aston Martin and the Chinese company LeEco have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two companies develop and release a production version of the Aston Martin RapidE electric vehicle concept, according to recent reports. The current plan is for the production version … [continued]
Aston Martin has been in talks with LeTV to explore “the two companies working together on research projects ranging from connected car technologies through to manufacturing consultation on new electric vehicles,” according to an official statement shared by InsideEVs. For readers confused by the LeTV–Faraday Future connection, yes, LeTV was started … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. Ever since James Bond drove a silver Aston Martin DB5 equipped with machine guns, an ejector seat, and metal shredding wheel nuts, Astons have been known as silky, slinky toys for wealthy British gentlemen who wished to be seen as dashing and debonair. The company’s 12 … [continued]
The renowned luxury automotive company Aston Martin is now aiming to bring an all-electric version of its Rapide model to the consumer market within two years, according to recent reports. The announcement came via the company’s CEO, Andy Palmer, who made the comments while speaking at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance … [continued]
