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Aston Martin DB6 as an EV

Between 1960 and 1971, Aston Martin produced 1,788 DB6 grand tourer cars. It succeeded the Aston Martin DB5 and featured improved aerodynamics and specifications over its predecessor. It is powered by a 4.0L DOHC in-line six engine with 282 hp (210 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Now British company Lunaz Design has turned one into an electric car. The price is £650,000.

This is not the first Aston Martin DB6 that Lunaz has transformed into an EV. At the beginning of the year, the British company did the restoration and electrification of a DB6 car for a businessman from Miami. That example is finished in dark gray and equipped with better brakes, improved suspension and steering system.

This DB6 has been completely disassembled, restored and reassembled to the highest standards. “This is a legacy so beautiful that we are required to preserve it. There is no more alluring evocation of the British GT and we are proud that electrification means it can compel many more generations,” said Jo Slater, Head of Design.

Inside, environmentally friendly materials are used such as veneer made from shells, leather is replaced with organic apple products, plastic is replaced with corn and wood fibers, floor mats are made from recycled plastic bottles, door panels are made from a mixture of renewable plant materials such as corn-based fibers and wood fibers, while the dashboard, shift lever and three-quarter glass handle are made of biodegradable composite material made from eggshells and nuts. Some fabric blends are made from 66 percent post-industrial recycled cotton and 27 percent polyester.

The car is powered by an electric motor with 375 hp (276 kW) and 518 lb-ft (702 Nm) of torque. Other specifications have not been revealed. It is equipped with 80 and 120 kWh batteries, which enables a range of between 290 and 402 kilometers.

Source: Lunaz Design

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2024 GAC Aion Hyper HT SUV

GAC Aion is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2018, which presented its new electric car, the Hyper HT SUV. The car resembles the Tesla Model X, and the third model is the Hyper sub-brand, and all three were launched within one year.

The development of this model started in 2022, and before it, the Hyper GT and then the sporty Hyper SSR arrived on the market, which began to be delivered to the local market at the beginning of this month. The car is adorned with Gullwing doors and a minimalist design with a panoramic roof.

Inside, a touchscreen that controls most of the car’s functions, two wireless chargers and a floating center console, folding rear seats and a flat-bottomed steering wheel in front of a digital instrument cluster.

The car is built on the 400V platform and is offered in four powertrain variants. The entry-level Hyper HT SUV is powered by a single electric engine with 241 hp (177 kW) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.8 seconds. The company claims the car has a range of 600 kilometers (CLTC). The capacity of the battery is not known, but it is reported that a 10-minute charge provides a range of 140 kilometers.

The other three versions come with the 800V architecture and are powered by a single electric motor with 335 hp (246 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. The top version of the Hyper HT has a range of 770 kilometers, while the other two have a range of 670 kilometers, and a 15-minute charge enables a range of 415 kilometers.

When it comes to price, the GAC Aion Hyper HT will cost around US$30,000.

Source: GAC Aion

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2024 GAC Aion Hyper HT SUV
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BYD Seal has come to Europe

At the beginning of September, China’s largest manufacturer of electric cars announced that it is coming to the European market with the all-electric sedan, BYD Seal. The car was unveiled in April, and last week, BYD in Budapest presented to European customers, along with this model, two other fully electric models, the Atto 3 and the Dolphin.

The European BYD Seal model will be available in two versions: Design and Excellence-AWD. Both versions will be equipped with an 82.5 kWh battery, but the Design version is powered by a single electric motor with 313 hp (230 kW) sent to the rear wheels. It also has a range of 570 kilometers. Both models allow the driver to choose four driving modes: ECO mode, which prioritizes energy efficiency and extends the driving range; Normal mode, providing a balanced driving experience for everyday use; Sport mode, emphasizing performance through aggressive acceleration and sharper handling; Snow mode, designed to enhance traction and stability on slippery surfaces like snow or ice.

A more powerful version, Excellence-AWD, is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 530 hp (390 kW). Power is sent to all wheels in the ratio of 217 hp (160 kW) to the front wheels and 313 hp (230 kW) to the rear wheels. It is built on the BYD e-Platform 3.0 for greater efficiency, aerodynamics, power, body rigidity and space utilization. Using a 150 kW DC charger, the battery is charged from 30% to 80% in 26 minutes. It has a range of 520 km.

The Atto 3 will be powered by a single electric motor with 210 hp (154 kW) and will be equipped with a 60.48 kW battery that will provide a range of 420 km. When it comes to the price of the Atto 3, it starts at 36,000 euros for the Comfort version with LFP Blade.

The BYD Dolphin will be powered by a single engine with 95 hp (70 kW), and will be equipped with a 44.9 kWh battery that will provide a range of 427 km (WLTP). The offer will also include two more powerful versions with engines of 177 hp (130 kW) and 210 hp (154 kW) and a 60.49 kWh battery. When it comes to the price, the BYD Dolphin starts at 28,300 euros.

The Hungarian market is not unknown to this Chinese manufacturer, because six years ago, BYD built a factory for research, development and production of electric buses in Komárom. “Of particular importance to our company is that our electric cars are now officially available in Hungary. BYD has deep-rooted experience in Hungary through its BYD eBus business and factory in Komárom,” said BYD Europe CEO Michael Shu.

Obviously, Hungary will be the starting point for Chinese companies that want to break into Europe, because in addition to BYD, Nio has a factory of battery exchange stations in this country, while the battery giant CATL has announced an investment of more than 7 billion euros in the construction of a battery factory of 100 GWh. Also, Sunwoda announced that it will build a factory in Hungary.

Source: BYD