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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.

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

EV Central

While Izera concepts were first shown in 2024, its factory in Jaworzno (Poland) won’t start construction until 2024 with first production cars rolling off the line in 2025. The Moskvitch 3, which is a small SUV about the size of a Kia Seltos, is planned as both an EV (dubbed 3e) and ICE model. KG Mobility KG Mobility/SsangYong Torres.

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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV has its charm

Baua Electric

Overall, the 500e is a fun little EV at a reasonable price: The ‘Red’ base model starts at $34,095. 500e range and acceleration: Fit for the city The battery capacity is 42 kilowatt-hours (37 kwh usable), using Samsung cells made in Poland. We got exactly one big sweeping turn on a ramp over a freeway; it did fine.

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