Introducing the Aston Martin hybrid range
Aston Martin have resurrected Lagonda as a sub-brand dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) and they plan to build all-electric vehicles at their facility in St. Athan, South Wales. They are calling the facility 'Home of Electrification'.
Electrification is a prominent feature in Aston Martin's business plan moving forward, according to Tobias Moers, Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer.
What are the different types of hybrid and electric vehicles?
Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV)
Mild hybrid systems improve fuel economy harvesting energy that is normally lost when braking, storing it in a battery until required, assisting the engine when accelerating. The engine has the ability to shut down when stationary, also saving fuel.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
HEVs combine a conventional combustion engine with an electric motor and battery pack, charged through regenerative braking. HEVs are capable of travelling short distances on electric power alone, with the engine cutting in and out as required.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Working in a similar way to a HEV, combining a combustion engine with an electric motor, a PHEV has a much larger battery pack, meaning it can travel much further on electric power only, but needs to be plugged in to charge fully.
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
BEVs only use an electric motor and battery pack for power. There is no combustion engine. BEVs produce zero tailpipe emissions and need to be charged using an external power supply, preferably a dedicated electric car plug-in charge point.
Hybrid
Aston Martin's first hypercar, the Valkyrie, has hybrid technology. The electric motor is used as a power boost for the V12 engine.
Revealed at the 2019 Geneva Motor show, the AM-RB 003 'Son of Valkyrie' hypercar will be powered by a turbocharged V6 engine with hybrid assistance.
Also revealed was the Aston Martin Vanquish Vision Concept. The Vanquish will be a performance hybrid with an in-house turbocharged V6 engine but it is not due to hit the roads until 2022.
Discover the exceptional Aston Martin Valkryie
Limited to just 150 examples, the phenomenal Valkryie utilises a hybrid system to work in conjunction with the glorious V12 engine and deliver an enhanced power boost with an outstanding total power output of 1,160bhp.
Contact your nearest Stratstone Aston Martin retailer to learn more about this magnificent vehicle.
