Aston Martin launches its first electric car!!!

Announced Aston Martin Today that its second flagship plant in the UK will become the brand's authorized center for the manufacture of its electric cars, and home to the production of Lagonda, the world's first zero-emission luxury brand.

Cars will be built RapidE In conjunction with the launch of production operations in the factory in 2019. The first models will be represented Aston Martin fully electric with a distinct electric car that attracts the attention of fans of the high levels of performance that the brand has always achieved Aston Martin.

The new facility named Saint-Attan has also been approved as a production home Lagonda. As the world's first luxury brand to rely exclusively on zero-emission technologies, it represents Lagonda The brand's first creation from the range of luxury cars that will be launched in production in 2021. The concept overflows Lagonda Vision Concept, which was unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, features a bold design language that will be evident in all products Lagonda future in less than three yearsOn this occasion, said Dr. Andy Palmer, Chairman Aston Martin And its CEO: “She is proud Aston Martin Its distinguished position, which it will enhance in the future with the development of zero-emission technologies. I am delighted that the Saint-Atienne facility will become the authorized center for the production of electric vehicles for my brand Aston Martin وLagonda. And you will drive RapidE Develop a strategy Aston Martin For zero-emission and low-emission vehicles. Indicate re-subtract sign LagondaCommercial to the distinguished pace at which electrical properties are advancing within our business plan.”  

For his part, Dr. Liam Fox, Member of Parliament and Minister for International Trade, said: “I am very pleased that the company has been chosen. Aston Martin The Saint-Attan facility will be the center of electric vehicle manufacturing and the home of Mark's manufacturing LagondaIn a move that will secure hundreds of job opportunities for national skills in the coming years. The United Kingdom embraces world-leading expertise in the field of developing and manufacturing vehicles with a low carbon footprint, and this pioneering investment confirms our great confidence in the British automotive sector, which enjoys high competitive levels. The Global Economic Operations Department continues to work with investors to secure lucrative business opportunities across the board countryThus, this contributes to maintaining our distinguished position as the preferred investment destination in Europe.”

Senior Secretary of State Carwyn Jones said: “I feel very proud of the decision Aston Martin In approving the Saint-Attan factory as the new headquarters for manufacturing operations. This decision confirms the great confidence in the Welsh government and its ability to support a rewarding investment environment, which is represented in the package of facilities provided to companies that wish to work with us.".

وhe added: "The certification of this facility to manufacture electric vehicles represents my brand Aston Martin وLagonda It is a major environmental victory for Wales, as well as a testament to the huge confidence in the skills of the Welsh workforce, and the government's keenness to support projects that create jobs and drive economic development on a large scale.”

It should be noted that the plant Aston Martin In Saint-Atane, he has now reached the third and final stage of transformation into an assembly facility for modern cars, with the start of production of the first SUV cars (SUV) late 2019. The project includes the conversion of three hangars on the former site of the Ministry of Defense. This plant is evidence of commitment Aston Martin continuing towards the UK, and a further investment of £50m to make St Aten the home of the brand's electric vehicle manufacturing, shows a clear vision about the future of Aston Martin in the UK. The new factory will secure around 750 highly skilled jobs in South Wales over the coming years, knowing that the development operations have provided more than 150 jobs so far.