Aston Martin taps Lucid for EV tech, plans electric hypercar

Aston Martin’s upcoming electric vehicles will use technology sourced from U.S. EV startup Lucid, the two companies announced on Monday. In a deal that will see Lucid receive a 3.7% stake in Aston Martin and periodic cash payments, worth a combined $450 million, Aston Martin will utilize Lucid’s leading EV technology, both current and future, to…