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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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Ford EV strategy, Aston Martin hybrids, Volvo motors: Today’s Car News

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Aston Martin plans to electrify up to 20% of its lineup in the next few years. And Volvo is keeping motor development in-house. Volvo is planning to develop its own motors for electric. Ford is betting on commercial vehicles, affordability, and supporting a new business model as it goes electric.

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Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapide E EV at Shanghai

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Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. This battery system powers two rear mounted electric motors producing a combined target output of just over 610PS and 950N·m of torque.

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

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

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Aston Martin partners with Lucid on EVs

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Aston Martin announced a new supply agreement with Lucid Group for electric vehicle technologies. Access to Lucid’s current and future powertrain and battery technology will be at the center of Aston Martin’s all-new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platform.

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Toyota and Aston Martin Collaborate on iQ-Based “Cygnet” Luxury Commuter Car

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and Aston Martin are collaborating on the “Cygnet”—a new luxury commuter car based on the iQ platform ( earlier post ) that will be exclusively built for and sold to Aston Martin owners. Tadashi Arashima, CEO and President of TME.

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Honda to participate in F1 from 2026 season as power unit supplier for Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant team

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Honda Motor plans to participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship (F1) from the 2026 season as a power unit supplier. In pursuit of its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, starting from the 2026 season, F1 will implement new regulations with an engine/electric motor maximum power output ratio of 50/50.