A company with David Beckham's backing, specializing in converting classic cars to electric power, has resumed its operations.
Lunaz, headquartered at Silverstone Park in Northamptonshire, halted production in March, citing delays in the ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales.
The company attributed its restart to a "new structure" aimed at ensuring sustainable long-term growth. Founded in 2019 by David Lorenz, Lunaz initially focused on converting classic cars to electric propulsion but later expanded to include industrial vehicles and trucks in its portfolio. Beckham, an investor in the firm, also commissioned Lunaz to convert one of his cars.
In March, Lunaz halted production due to the UK government's postponement of the ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales from 2030 to 2035. The segment of the company converting bin lorries to electric power went into administration. Lunaz stated it was restructuring to adapt to changing market conditions.
Now, Lunaz has announced the resumption of passenger vehicle conversions under the Lunaz Design brand at Silverstone Park. Meanwhile, commercial vehicle conversions will continue under the Up-cycled Electric Vehicles brand, with trials of the first products scheduled for this summer. Among the initial trials are the world's first fully up-cycled and electrified 26-tonne commercial trucks serving as refuse collection vehicles.
source: bbc