Not content with marketing light commercial vehicles, the Stellantis Group wishes to to prolong life and the use of these vehicles: purpose at the core business unit “Circular Economy” from Stellantis, which leads the initiative within the European automotive group.

So Stellantis is interested modernization of electricity, a solution used to affordably convert vehicles to allow them to extend their service life while remaining in low emission zones (ZFEs) in major cities. This way, professionals can continue their professional activities without giving up their trusty light commercial vehicle.

Electrical modernization: Stellantis works with Qinomic

For this purpose, Stellantis cooperates with Cinematographer, a French company specializing in solutions for innovative and sustainable mobility. The goal is to create a solutions for conversion of light commercial vehiclesto convert your internal combustion engine to an electric traction chain:

“I am excited about this collaboration with Qinomic in the development of retrofit technology”said Alison Jones, Senior Vice President of Circular Economy at Stellantis: “This innovation gives our professional customers the opportunity to convert their current vans to electric, extend the life of their vehicle and meet regulatory requirements and mobility needs. »

It is also necessary to ensure quality, compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications, safety, durability and certification.

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Modernization of electricity: a reliable solution

Electrical retrofitting is a sustainable and affordable solution for professional customers who want to switch to electric mobility while keeping their current vehicle and reducing the cost of ownership: “The upgrade technology will strengthen Stellantis’ leadership in zero-emission mobility solutions for business customers, complementing our range of electrified vans”– says Xavier Peugeot, Senior Vice President of Stellantis Commercial Vehicles.

This solution allows the vehicle to be transformed to offer it a 100% electric motor and thus access the ZFE (low emission zone): according to a recent report on urban mobility fromEuropean Institute of Innovation and Technologythey have increased by 40% in Europe, especially in France, where access to some urban areas is prohibited for the oldest vehicles.

Electricity modernization: launch in 2024

This development project for the modernization of electric vehicles is part of the electrification strategy of the Stellantis group. In its “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan, the European automotive group announced that it wants to become a leader in the sector with the goal of achieving a “net zero carbon footprint” by 2038.

This electric technology for the modernization of commercial vehicles will be developed during 2023: the first demonstrators will soon see the light of day, and according to customer feedback, the implementation and marketing of this solution should take place. from 2024 in France.

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