The eCharge4Drivers project is to conduct demonstrations across key cities in the EU to understand better consumers’ perspective on EV charging infrastructure. As one of 32 stakeholders, ABB will test new DC charging stations to EU standards.
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Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have developed a joint public charging service. My Easy Charge gives customers of the FCA Group’s BEV and PHEV models access to over 130,000 charging points in 21 European countries.
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As the first limited version ‘La Prima’ of the Fiat 500 electric car is now no longer available as a convertible, now, pre-orders for the more affordable hatchback version are starting.
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One year after showing the prototype and some technical data, Fiat Professional is unveiling the production version of the E-Ducato. The market launch will start “in the coming months” with the opening of the order books in the main European markets.
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Buyers in the UK may now put an order in for the first 500 of Fiat’s extra compact electric car 500e. Prices for the limited ‘La Prima’ edition come in below the 30k threshold after government subsidies.
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After a two and a half year pilot project to test the use of electric delivery vans in London traffic, the final report is now available. The test looked at the performance of larger electric vehicles in comparison to similar diesel models and small electric vans.
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Respirators are not the only necessity that carmakers can produce: More and more carmakers want to donate medical face masks during the coronavirus crisis. In Europe, manufacturers are already retooling their production lines.
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First carmakers announce closures of factories in Europe due to the Coronavirus crisis unfolding on the continent. PSA will lockdown all vehicle production plants in Europe by 27 March and the French carmaker is not the only one.
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Fiat will apparently also build the Panda in its own electric version. The car manufacturer has apparently decided to put the Concept Centoventi that was presented in 2019 into series production.
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According to CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato, a few weeks ago Peugeot decided to keep making its small car model 108, and the executive added that Peugeot could then offer the 108 as a pure electric car – possibly with the technology of the new Fiat 500.
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Fiat has just premiered the battery-electric 500, which is simply called the “new” 500. The differences to the previously sold combustion engine go beyond the drive system and the price for the small electric car is relatively high.
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GKN Automotive continues their tests on the 3-in-1 powertrains and has several prototypes underway in the Arctic Circle. New inverters and motors are being used in the test vehicles based on the Tesla Model 3 and Fiat Ducato.
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Fiat Chrysler has completed the production lines for the electric version of the Fiat 500 at its Mirafiori plant in Turin and has started production of the pre-series. Production of the hybrid version of the Maserati Ghibli has also started.
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Fiat Chrysler wants to set up a joint venture with Foxconn, known primarily as an iPhone contract manufacturer, for the production of electric cars for the Chinese market. Both groups confirmed the plan while details are still being negotiated.
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It is looking like Fiat Chrysler might buy the use of a Tesla technology for its brands’ electric cars. During a conversation with stock analysts, FCA boss Mike Manley revealed that his company was considering this option. It would not be the first partnership between the two companies.
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PSA and Fiat Chrysler have agreed on a merger. However, the details are still open, as the agreement is to be worked out in the coming weeks. It is also open what this means for electric mobility in the new company.
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Fiat Chrysler is building a battery assembly centre at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy in which FCA is initially investing 50 million euros. It can also be expanded later for future projects.
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Fiat Chrysler intends to test vehicle-to-grid technology with a fleet of 600 to 700 electric cars. The carmaker has now signed a letter of intent with the Italian energy supplier Terna.
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After the Fiat 500 is released in a fully- electric from next year, Fiat said that from 2023 a fully-electric Fiat Panda will also hit the market. The two e-models are part of a broader plan to focus on renewing the two European bestsellers.
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Fiat Chrysler is investing a total of 700 million euros in a production line for the electric version of the Fiat 500, according to media reports citing an unnamed top manager of the company.
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Shortly after Fiat Professional announced a battery-electric version of the Ducato van, technical details have now also been revealed. The body of the e-van will come in several variants.
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The commercial vehicle manufacturer Fiat Professional announced its first fully electric model: A battery-electric version of the Ducato van will be launched next year. Pre-orders are expected to start before the end of this year.
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In order to meet the incoming EU emissions regulations, the U.S. manufacturer Fiat Chrysler is reportedly paying hundreds of millions of euros to Tesla, so that they can technically be calculated as “their” BEVs.
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With the all-electric Concept Centoventi in Geneva, Fiat previews the next generation of their Panda model. With a unique modular battery set-up, the range can be extended from 100 km to up to 500 km, and FCA also promised a new take on electrifying the Fiat 500.
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Fiat Chrysler has released an investment plan, which details a sum of more than five billion euros to be invested in their Italian production facilities by 2021. The plan is to make them fit for electric car making.
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Light electric vehicle sharing company Lime is looking at the heavier end of the market, media reports suggest. The U.S. start-up wants to add small electric cars to their rental line-up of pedelecs and electric scooters and a pilot project is planned already.
Weiterlesen The era of Sergio Marchionne is nearing its end, but before the head of Fiat-Chrysler quits his job next year, he wants to ready all brands for an electrified future. His 5-year plan calls for a move away from diesel and into electric and hybrid models.
Weiterlesen Fiat Chrysler wants to phase out all diesel models over the next four years, according to a report by the Financial Times. This includes all passenger cars made by FCA labels Fiat, Chrysler, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Jeep.
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VW considers second EV platform: According to Automotive News, a purpose-designed electric vehicle platform for top-of-the-line cars is getting more concrete. VW worries whether or not larger models like the E-Phaeton are feasible using the MEB platform – a worry that electrive.com readers are already familiar with, as we already talked about it in our report about the new e-Golf.
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New Seat Marbella with electric drivetrain? The Spanish apparently want to breath some new life into their old model for next year, bringing it back as a mini SUV using the VW up! as a base. Thanks to the MEB platform, an all-electric version with a range of 200 km is feasible. Interesting: The Marbella is only available for leasing.
carscoops.com, drivespark.com
LaFerrari Spider to arrive in 2017: Sergio Marchionne as an ace up its sleeve for everyone for whom the hybrid sports car is not already exclusive enough. A technically identical topless version of the 700 kW hybrid will hit the road next year – for “a mere” 3.5m euros, plus tax.
autocar.co.uk
Tesla kicks of new referral round: Until July 15th, Tesla owners who successfully refer a new client can again make 1,000 dollars. Plus, other prizes await, such as custom 21-inch Arachnid wheels at 5 qualifying referrals. And every sale wins the referrer an entry into a drawing for a Tesla Model X P90D with Ludicrous.
electrek.co, insideevs.com
Mahindra brings new EV: With the e-Verito, the Indian manufacturer has electrified its second model. The small limousine will be available in India starting tomorrow. It features a 72 Volt, 30 kW electric motor and is said to run for up to 100 km on one charge.
indianautosblog.com, cardekho.com
Fiat recall: The carmaker recalled 16,549 Fiat 500e in the U.S. due a possible software problem. In some cases, operating conditions could be “misread,” causing propulsion to be shut down. A software update at the car dealer is said to fix the issue.
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Audi to build EVs in Belgium? The Audi plant in Brussels might be transformed into a global competence centre for electric mobility, reports Automobil Produktion quoting company insiders. This would become possible because the production of the A1 is to move from Brussels to Spanish Martorell.
automobil-produktion.de (in German)
What is the Prius Prime? No one knows yet, but Toyota has trademarked that name and speculations are already running high. Is it a new Prius model to come or a new name for the plug-in variant or maybe just a designator of a new trim? Only Toyota knows.
greencarreports.com, kaizen-factor.com
Turkish electric bus: Temsa from Turkey has presented an all-electric bus at the UTIP in Milan. The MD 9 ElectriCITY has a 160-kWh battery pack which last for about 150 kilometres on one charge.
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Bye-bye Tesla, says its Chief Financial Officer Deepak Ahuja as he is to resign from his post at the end of this year. While he described his time at the electric carmaker as an “adrenaline rush” he is now ready to pursue “other life goals,” he said.
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Electric Fiat recall: Again, Fiat has to ask the 500e to return to the garage. This time, 3,975 of the cute electric cars are affected as their cruise control software needs an urgent update. The current one might misread torque levels causing the motor to shift into neutral rather unexpectedly.
hybridcars.com, edmunds.com, chrysler.com
Chevy Volt sparked: At a Californian dealership, four Chevrolet Volts burned, with two of the Volts being fully consumed by the fire. While the cause has yet to be confirmed by officials, arson is being suspected.
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