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Forget the Milano EV – Alfa Romeo changes name to something non-Italian-sounding

Baua Electric

The ongoing tensions between Italy and Alfa Romeo’s parent company Stellantis reached a head last week when the Italian government told the automaker that naming its upcoming Alfa Romeo EV the Milano was against the law because the car will be built in Poland. A car called Milano cannot be produced in Poland. So, the Junior it is.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

China’s Geely is providing its SPA electric vehicle architecture and Italian design house Pininfarina (these days owned by India’s Mahindra) is providing the exterior and interior design for three EVs – an SUV, a hatchback and estate. It is being built in a former Renault plant in Moscow. SEV 2023 SEV E-WAN.

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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV has its charm

Baua Electric

500e range and acceleration: Fit for the city The battery capacity is 42 kilowatt-hours (37 kwh usable), using Samsung cells made in Poland. Stellantis’ head of interior design, it turns out, is 6’8”—and he fits into the 500, meaning there’s plenty of headroom. Inspired” versions add $3,500 to that.

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