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

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

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

And Fiat’s dad or mum 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 nicely over 300 miles of vary in some kinds. 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 premise for fashions which are primarily compact by U.S. requirements. 

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