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Fiat stops production of all-electric 500e

Last week VW announced that it will lay off 269 workers from the Zwickau factory, and three days ago it will stop the production of ID.3 and Cupra Born in Zwickau. Serious things seem to be happening in the European market as Fiat also announces the temporary halt of production of the all-electric 500e at the Mirafiori plant due to low demand, as well as the cessation of production of four Maserati models (Ghibli, Quattroporte, Levante and GranTurismo).

This year is bad for the Fiat 500e, when it comes to sales, because there was a drop in demand (1.7 percent) compared to the same period last year, so the decision was expected. It should be noted that the model with an internal combustion engine will continue to be produced in Poland.

A spokesperson for Stellantis said that all activities at the Mirafiori plant will be temporarily halted this week and that the plant will continue to operate, but will again have to stop car production between October 19 and November 3. About 2,400 workers are employed in this factory.

The Fiat 500e is powered by an electric motor with 118 hp (87 kW) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a lithium-ion 42 kWh battery that provides a range of 199 miles (321 km/ WLTP). It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 9 seconds with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

Source: Fiat

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2024 Citroën C5 X Hypnos Limited Edition

Ahead of the recent International Mobility Show Germany, Citroën presented the limited edition C5 X Hypnos. This car exudes comfort allowing complete peace and enjoyment of driving.

The car is finished in dark blue color (Eclipse) with infrared graphic elements. Although the exterior is impeccable, the interior attracts the most attention. The bright and spacious cabin creates a calm and soothing atmosphere. The Advanced Comfort heated seats are upholstered in bright perforated leather with decorative stitching and infrared Hypnos lettering, while the headrests are trimmed in gray Alcantara.

Bright leather combined with comfortable TEP material covers the center armrest, sides of the center console and door panels. There’s also original decorative stitching with a double arrow motif on the door panels and seats, Karuun decoration with a light wood effect on the door panels and dashboard adds a touch of nature and luxury. The warm, elegant, spacious and comfortable atmosphere that immediately fills you with a sense of peace is complemented by a glass skylight, Hi-Fi system and ventilation.

C5 X Hypnos is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 222 hp (165 kW). Power is sent to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It is equipped with a 12.4 kWh battery that enables an electric range of 50 km (31 miles), and Onyx Black 19-inch AeroX alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear tires.

This limited edition will hit the market in 2024 and will cost €58,400 ($63,047) in France.

Source: Stellantis

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2024 Citroën C5 X Hypnos Limited Edition
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ICE cars will be in use by 2050

The transition to fully electric vehicles by 2030 is the plan of most car manufacturers, and according to the latest information, some companies, such as Stellantis, believe that ICE cars will be in use by 2050.

Stellantis has been one of the biggest proponents of electrification since the beginning, and their prediction will be possible thanks to the use of low-emission synthetic fuels that will be used after 2035 when the last car with a standard internal combustion engine will be produced.

“We have to really take care about our inventory fleet. I think 25% of our vehicles are still in use after 20 years. Hence, this kind of exposure time to e-fuels is considerable, very considerable,” said Christian Mueller, Stellantis’ Senior Vice President.

Stellantis, in cooperation with the Arab oil company Aramco, tested old and new thermal engines. Test results show that 24 types of internal combustion engines, manufactured by Stellantis since 2014, can run on synthetic fuels without any engine modifications. About 28 million cars with such engines are currently in use in Europe.

It should also be noted that the production of e-fuels will not start before 2025, and many believe that they are not a viable alternative in the short time, due to their low availability and high costs.

Source: Reuters