Lunaz proudly presents an idea for the world’s most sustainable Aston Martin: an upcycled and elevated DB6. Its silent, highly effective 375 bhp electrical powertrain and wealth of progressive supplies and finishes clearly state that sustainable luxurious will not be outlined by compromise however by an astonishing breadth of recent prospects. Whereas the idea is at the moment a design research, all of the improvements are production-ready, and lots of have already been used on earlier traditional automobiles electrified and elevated by Lunaz. This landmark initiative brings them collectively in a single place, highlighting the Lunaz model’s management of sustainable luxurious.
Highlights
- Lunaz presents its newest upcycled Aston Martin DB6 – a imaginative and prescient of eco-conscious materials utilization by no means seen mixed on a street automobile, till at the moment
- The inside incorporates an unprecedented wealth of sustainable supplies, specifically chosen for his or her luxurious look and tactile qualities.
- Lunaz’ trailblazing method to eco-material functions consists of veneer created from egg and nut shells, plastic alternative utilizing corn and wooden fibers, alongside different leather-based created from apple by-product.
- Demonstrating how the Lunaz upcycling course of and philosophy extends past the all-electric drivetrain to incorporate each a part of the motor automobile, this new idea additional solidifies Lunaz’ dedication to lowering air pollution.
- A frontrunner within the improvement of clean-air automotive applied sciences, Lunaz reaffirms its dedication to UK manufacturing and way forward for holistic upcycling.
The Founder speaks
“Upcycling is a holistic, whole-vehicle course of during which sustainability encompasses not solely the clean-air powertrain but additionally the supplies and finishes used within the inside. We’ve seen important curiosity from our shoppers in maximizing our use of sustainable options to conventional leathers, veneers and materials. This upcycling mission gives an exquisite showcase for rising supplies and progressive merchandise, that are opening up new prospects throughout the luxurious world. As this magnificent (Aston Martin) DB6 reveals, we will create genuine, really luxurious interiors worthy of probably the most well-known marques utilizing supplies with the smallest potential environmental impression. These are very thrilling instances for us, our shoppers and our business.” David Lorenz, Founder, Lunaz
Lunaz electrical powertrain
Like all traditional automobiles upcycled and elevated by Lunaz, the idea consists of Lunaz’ proprietary modular electrical powertrain, developed solely in-house and comprised of the best commonplace European-sourced Tier 1 OEM battery cells and motors. All present Lunaz autos’ battery capability ranges from 80-120 kWh with Mixed Charging System (CCS) fast-charging functionality, a 255-mile vary and 375 bhp.
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Progressive and sustainable
- Eggshell and nutshell veneers: The dashboard face, gear shifter and three-quarter glass deal with are completed in a novel, biodegradable composite materials, used as a alternative for oil-based plastics. Produced from discarded egg and nut shells mixed with an natural, biodegradable binder, it may be made to exactly replicate a variety of pure high-luxury supplies, together with the ‘marble’ used within the DB6. The fabric is 100% pure and compostable.
- Bio-based Polyurethane (PU) cloth: In the meantime, the elevated by Lunaz DB6’s door playing cards are completed in a bio-based PU cloth constructed from a mix of renewable plant-based supplies, together with corn and wooden pulp-based fibres. The distinctive matte floor contains a refined natural texture with a semi-lustrous base. Its multi-layer development reduces the variety of uncooked supplies required with out sacrificing sturdiness or ease of upkeep.
- Bio-based different leather-based: The accent piping on the headlining, seats and door playing cards is crafted from a exceptional leather-based different created from apple pomace, a by-product of cider, juice and compote manufacturing within the beverage business. It’s mixed with water-based polyurethane and a backing created from wooden pulp to provide a lightweight, tender materials with the appear and feel of the best leather-based.
- Put up-recycled fibers cloth: The material used within the seat higher flutes and door card accent is a mix of 66% post-industrial recycled cotton, 27% polyester, 6% rayon and 1% nylon, designed particularly for ‘high-traffic’ areas topic to intensive put on. It’s utterly freed from the ‘without end chemical compounds’ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) and accommodates no substances on the Dwelling Constructing Problem Purple Checklist.
- Blended recycled cloth: For the decrease seat flutes, Lunaz designers chosen a brand new upholstery cloth that mixes 54% recycled polyester with 35% new wool and 11% nylon to create a tactile and visually interesting ‘knitted’ floor with an intricate sample of chevrons. The wool and recycled polyester fibers are rigorously aligned to offer glorious abrasion resistance and a lustrous end.
- Recycled carpets: The tender but extremely sturdy cabin and boot-floor carpets are created from a regenerated nylon derived from recycled waste materials akin to discarded carpets and fishing nets. The backing is created from 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles.
- Low-carbon leather-based: For the seat bolsters, flute accent, parcel shelf and transmission tunnel, Lunaz has used a Savannah colorway of the world’s lowest-carbon leather-based, with whole emissions in its manufacture round 30-50% beneath the business commonplace. The leather-based itself is a by-product of the meat business and is 100% biodegradable.
David Lorenz provides: “The truth that our staff has been in a position to deliver collectively such a variety of progressive supplies on this luxurious, tactile and utterly harmonious inside is a testomony to their ability and creativity. It’s an distinctive marriage of supplies and strategies that elevates automotive interiors past something out there out there.”
