aston martin electrifies classic cars with reversible EV concept

with city legislation quite rightly pushing towards mobility of zero emissions, the use of classic cars in the future might, unfortunately, become even more rare than it already is. however, thanks to the aston martin ‘reversible EV powertrain concept’, vintage vehicles will be electrified with a so-called ‘cassette’ conversion. the system aims make authentic aston martins future-proof as well as make more socially responsible.

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andy palmer, aston martin lagonda president and group chief executive officer, said of the heritage EV concept: ‘we are very aware of the environmental and social pressures that threaten to restrict the use of classic cars in the years to come. our second century plan not only encompasses our new and future models, but also protects our treasured heritage. I believe this not only makes aston martin unique, but a truly forward-thinking leader in this field.‘

developed by aston martin works, the radical idea finds a solution around possible future restrictions on classic car usage. the first car to receive the new technology is an original aston martin ‘DB6 MKII volante’, where the ‘cassette’ sits on the engine and gearbox mountings. enclosed within its own self-containing cell, umbilical cords from the unit then power the car’s electrical systems.

project info:

manufacturer: aston martin

product: reversible EV concept

model example: DB6 MKII volante