VW ID.Buzz test, Fiat EVs, Stellantis’ EV platform for Europe: Today’s Car News

VW plans to check ID.Buzz vans close to Tesla HQ. Fiat exhibits two new EVs unlikely for the U.S. And its mum or dad firm exhibits off its mainstream EV platform for Europe. This and extra, right here at Inexperienced Automotive Reviews. 

Volkswagen is transferring its autonomous-vehicle program on after the now-defunct Argo.AI, and it’s utilizing its ID.Buzz electric van for U.S. autonomous-tech testing—initially on the streets of Austin. However it ought to be famous that VW’s utilizing the shorter-wheelbase model it received’t promote to People.

Fiat on Wednesday confirmed its tiny Topolino electric minicar, in addition to the 600e compact crossover that aligns intently with the 500X crossover that’s been provided within the U.S. There are not any American plans for both of those fashions, although, in keeping with Fiat, however the 500e EV stays on schedule for early 2024. 

And Fiat’s mum or dad firm, Stellantis, has detailed one of many 4 platforms that can underpin as much as 2 million EVs yearly throughout its many manufacturers. The STLA Medium platform will provide quick charging and properly over 300 miles of vary in some varieties. It’s anticipated to be the spine of a number of necessary mainstream EVs for Europe—suppose Peugeot, Citroën, and maybe Fiat—and can kind the idea for fashions which might be primarily compact by U.S. requirements. 

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