More and more cities are creating restricted traffic zones where endothermic vehicles cannot access. According to the EIT report on urban mobility, Low Emission Zones (LEZ) increased by 40% in Europe over the last 3 years. A number that is expected to grow in the future. For professionals who move around the city on their own light commercial vehicles with an internal combustion engine, this is of course a potential problem.
Solution is of interest electrical upgrade, that is, turn your car from endothermic to electric. A road that allows you to keep using your car for work, with a conversion investment that is lower than what is needed to buy a new electric model.
In this regard, Stellantis announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Qinomic to create solution for transforming light commercial vehicles with internal combustion engine in electric vehicleswhile maintaining characteristics such as safety, durability and approval.
Completion of this project is expected by 2023, according to a press release. The feedback received from customers on the demo vehicles will lead to the introduction and commercialization of the devices starting in 2024 in France. This initiative is one of the main goals of the Stellantis Circular Economy Business Unit, which, among other things, works to extend the life of vehicles. Xavier PeugeotStellantis Senior Vice President, Commercial Vehicles Business Unit commented:
The retrofit technology will allow Stellantis to strengthen its leading position in the sector of zero-emission mobility solutions for professional customers, complementing our range of electric vans.
With electrical retrofit kit Therefore, for light commercial vehicles, Stellantis will offer professionals a solution that allows them to continue to use their vehicles.
In a market driven by last mile demand, city entry restrictions will soon force those who have recently purchased a light commercial vehicle to look for a solution to convert it to a zero emission vehicle. This upgrade technology will allow Stellantis to continue this trend.
Interesting news on paper. Obviously, in order to properly assess the project as a whole, it will be necessary to wait for more detailed information. It will be necessary to understand compatibility with models already on the market, the type of powertrain offered (motor and batteries) and, above all, the cost and time of conversion.
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Source: HD Motori
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