Stellantis’ Atessa plant, Italy to increase van output and extends solidarity contracts till July 2026 On December 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Atessa plant, Italy will gradually increase production starting in February 2026, raising output from 640 to 820 vans per day. At the same time, solidarity contracts have been extended until July 31, 2026. As part of the new plan, part of the third shift will return, allowing around ...

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evelopment, manufacturing, chassis tuning, brand marketing, and channel marketing. Both companies will co-develop autonomous driving solutions featuring both innovation power and market competitiveness, with cooperative vehicle models spanning categories such as freight trucks, sanitation vehicles, vans, and buses. In addition to automotive cooperation, Zelos will gradually open its intelligent driving development platform to DFAC, through which ...

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Foton to launch new generation Foton View van in Russia On December 10, MB RUS JSC (part of the Avtodom Group of Companies), the exclusive distributor of Foton pickups and vans in Russia, announced that it will officially present the new generation Foton View van on December 24, 2025. The car is certified for the Russian market with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine producing 159 hp, which can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed autom...

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EU presents Automotive Package, to ease ICE bans after 2035 On December 16, European Commission presented the Automotive Package that supports the sector’s efforts in the transition to clean mobility.  It presents a review of the existing CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. From 2035 onwards, carmakers will need to comply with a 90% tailpipe emissions reduction target, while the remaining 10% emissions will need to be compensated through...

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owing, and that Chinese power battery companies boast advantages in the industrial chain. Around 2026, freight scenarios will remain the major source of growth, with focus on market segments such as heavy-duty trucks for trunk transportation, logistics vehicles with high battery capacity, and large vans.EVE Energy’s sales team, through calculation and comparison of the economy of fuel-powered and new energy heavy-duty trucks over an eight-year ...

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GM CAMI workers to get 6-month pay as future of plant is discussed On December 4, Unifor Local 88 members at the GM CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario were notified that the union had reached an agreement with GM to provide the temporary income support by early 2026. GM officially ended production of the BrightDrop delivery vans at CAMI in October, confirming that the lineup would not be moved to another factory and prompting ongoing negotiations ...

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, and user experience. The first model is expected to reach European showrooms in early 2028. Both companies have also signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to explore collaboration on light commercial vehicles in Europe, including joint development and manufacturing of selected Renault- and Ford-branded vans. Based on Renault Group press release...

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ero emission – although BEV uptake records weakest growth in almost two years. In November, private car sales decreased 5.5% yoy to 55,253 units (36.6% share), while fleet sales edged up 0.2% to 92,219 units (61.0% share) and businesses sales jumped 18.0% to 3,682 units (2.4% share). Sales of all vans to 3.5 tons dropped 22.2% yoy to 23,564 units, while sales of trucks between 3.5 and 6.0 tons soared 202.6% to 2,857 units in November. SMMT says...

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with key demand-side stimulus. ACEA advised a careful approach to “Made in Europe”. The automotive supply chain should rely on smart incentives and be designed to respect trade partners and rules. ACEA recommended a “three-lane” approach for the transition to zero-emission vehicles as cars, vans, and heavy-duty vehicles evolve toward decarbonization at varying speeds. ACEA requested a greater emphasis on demand stimulus measures. In this ...

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nsumers. Therefore, the tax paid by EV drivers will be around half the fuel duty rate paid by the average gasoline/diesel driver, with a reduced rate for plug-in hybrid drivers. When eVED takes effect in April 2028, an average EV driver will pay around GBP 240 per year. Other vehicle types, such as vans, buses, motorcycles, coaches, and HGVs, will be out of scope of eVED when it is introduced, with the transition to electric power for these vehic...

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as just as clear—Japan still has not decided how far it really wants to go with full Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), even as China and Europe push hard in that direction. The event, newly positioned as a broad “festival of mobility”, brought together everything from tiny Kei Cars and family Vans to personal air taxi mockups and energy management systems. It worked as much as an unwritten progress report as it did a show, revealing how Jap...

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Stellantis showcases customize Pro One vans and EU-Funded EVVE project for V2G testing at Solutrans 2025, France On November 18, Stellantis showcased its Pro One segment i.e. customizable electric and combustion vans under its CustomFit program at Solutrans 2025 in Lyon, France. The models include the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Peugeot E-Expert, Opel Vivaro Sportive, and Fiat e-Ducato Van. Stellantis is also part of the EU-funded EVVE project, which a...

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America. The combined company will bring together Electreon's dynamic wireless charging and stationary high-power technology, with InductEV's ultra-fast static systems and charging platform. It will create a full range of wireless charging solutions for every EV use case, from passenger vehicles to vans to buses, heavy-duty trucks, and autonomous vehicles.  It unites around 400 existing and pending patents. Based on Electreon press release ...

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omaker specializing in light commercial vehicles, in Morocco. This expands Jameel Motors Morocco’s portfolio to commercial vehicles and marks a new market entry for JMC. Jameel Motors will begin distributing JMC’s comprehensive range of light commercial vehicles (LCVs), including pickups, cargo vans, light-duty trucks, and commuter vans, starting in Spring 2026.  Based on Jameel Motors press release ...

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muter air mobility AutoMobility LA is also expanding the commercial and fleet category with the Fleet Innovation Showcase, with zero emission fleet vehicles, hydrogen innovation, commercial delivery platforms, and integrated fleet services, including: Rivian: Presenting next-generation commercial vans and electrified service tools designed for high utilization fleet operations. Honda: Featuring the production CR-V e:FCEV, the first production p...

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Harbinger raises USD160 million as FedEx places order for 53 EV delivery vans On November 13, Harbinger, a California-based manufacturer of medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, announced it has raised USD 160 million in a Series C funding round co-led by FedEx, Capricorn's Technology Impact Fund, and RV manufacturer THOR Industries.  The round also featured major participation from Ridgeline, a longtime Harbinger investor backed by FedEx. A...

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a 10-inch intelligent center console display. Also released was a strategic goal for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), namely, achieving an NEV penetration rate of over 60% by 2030. To accomplish the goal, DFAC will focus on scenario deployment in market segments such as small trucks, light-duty trucks, vans, sanitation vehicles, and exports to enable upgrades with technology leadership. From a DFAC press release...

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Renault to unveil next-generation all-electric Vans and urban mobility solutions at 2025 Solutrans Show, France On November 12, Renault announced that it will present several new products at the 2025 Solutrans Show in Lyon, France on November 18, 2025. The highlight will be the Renault Trafic E-Tech Electric, the first model in Renault’s new generation of all-electric vans. It will debut in its production version before launching on the road i...

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, three-pillar approach for post-2035 policies: Improve conditions for electrification: stronger charging infrastructure, grid investment, vehicle-to-grid integration, and purchase incentives are vital. Balance decarbonisation with competitiveness and resilience, using different policies for cars, vans, and trucks where each segment has unique needs. Support technology neutrality, allowing all low-emission options such as plug-in hybrids, range ...

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n't have an exact date at this time," Ford said in a statement on November 6⁠. The WSJ report added that General Motors executives have discussed discontinuing some of its electric trucks, citing people familiar with the matter. GM has already ended production of the Chevrolet BrightDrop delivery vans and Stellantis has cancelled plans for a BEV version of its Ram 1500 pickup. (multiple sources on November 6, 2025)...

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