In a world where eco-friendly is the new black, Lunaz, the Silverstone-based electric vehicle (EV) conversion firm, has set the stage for what they proudly dub as the ‘world’s most sustainable’ Aston Martin. And no, they haven’t sprinkled fairy dust on a regular luxury car; instead, they’ve embraced a quirky blend of eggshells, nutshells, and a dash of humor.
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Revamping with a Crackling Concept
Lunaz recently rolled out the blueprint for their latest brainchild, an upcycled Aston Martin DB6. Now, before you imagine a car coated in eggshells like a craft project gone wild, hold on. The commitment here is not just to turning heads but also to turning down pollution. The DB6 boasts sustainable materials that sound more like a recipe than auto components—a veneer made from egg and nut shells and a plastic replacement featuring corn and wood fibers.
From Sketch to Reality, the Lunaz Touch
While still strutting its stuff in the design stage, Lunaz assures us that these innovations are not mere flights of fancy. In fact, many have already made their debut in previous classic cars that got the Lunaz electric makeover. David Lorenz, Lunaz’s head honcho, excitedly points out, “This upcycling project provides a wonderful showcase for emerging materials and innovative products, which are opening up new possibilities across the luxury world.”
The Aston Martin Eggstravaganza
Now, let’s talk specifics. The concept car flaunts Lunaz’s proprietary modular electric powertrain, cooked up entirely in-house. It’s a sophisticated blend of European-sourced Tier 1 OEM battery cells and motors, promising a ride that’s as smooth as the concept itself.
In the sustainable materials department, Lunaz gets cracking (pun intended). The dashboard face, gear shifter, and three-quarter glass handle get a makeover with a composite material made from discarded egg and nut shells. It’s like an omelet of innovation, held together by an organic, biodegradable binder.
Cloth Talk: Sustainable Style
Move over, conventional fabrics. The seat upper flutes and door card accent in this eco-chic ride are crafted from a blend of 66% post-industrial recycled cotton, 27% polyester, 6% rayon, and 1% nylon. Lunaz didn’t just stop at recycling; they took it up a notch.
And for the classic car’s door cards? Brace yourselves for a bio-based PU fabric that reads like a nature lover’s dream—constructed from renewable plant-based materials, including corn and wood pulp-based fibers. Lunaz reveals it’s “an exceptional marriage of materials and methods that elevates automotive interiors beyond anything available in the market.” Who knew eco-friendliness could be this stylish?
From Bentleys to Biffa: Lunaz’s Journey
Founded in 2018, Lunaz has been on a mission to electrify and elevate classic cars. After making waves with the world’s first electrified Bentley, Jaguar, Range Rover, and Rolls-Royce sportscars, they snagged a growth capital investment in 2021 from big names like the Barclay, Dellal, and Reuben families, and even got the nod from none other than David Beckham.
And if that wasn’t enough to tickle your funny bone, enter comedian Jack Whitehall, who hopped on board the Lunaz train, investing in a venture that involves turning Biffa’s diesel bin lorries into pure-electric vehicles (EVs). Because who said saving the planet can’t be hilarious? In the world of Lunaz, sustainability is not just a concept; it’s a rolling reality, sprinkled with a dash of humor and a whole lot of innovation.
