Chinese Tech Could Underpin Future Stellantis EVs

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If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. This Xpeng Chinese EV Comes with a Deployable Personal Aircraft      The worst traffic jam in history happened 16 years ago in China, on National Highway 110. It lasted 10 days in total, with some drivers being forced to remain in their cars for five full days, and affected over 60 miles of cars. Even by Los Angeles rush hour standards, that's pretty bad. However, future Beijing traffic snarls might not be an issue for any of the 7000 people who have ordered Chinese automaker Xpeng's latest EV van. It's equipped with six driven wheels, a range-extended powertrain that provides 600 miles on a single charge, coach-style rear doors, and seating for four. Also, an aircraft.    Read more here. READ THE FULL STORY Lamborghini Cancels Its First EV but Plans to Make the Lanzador a PHEV        Ford's first product on its Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform will be a mid-size electric pickup truck. It will also be its first-ever modern, ground-up, dedicated EV. This "mid-size" pickup hasn't been seen; the design should emerge this year, and Ford said first sales will be in 2027.    It may possibly be called the Ranchero. Ford declined to comment on its August trademark filing for the model name of its 1960s and 1970s car-based pickup truck. Ford also isn't giving out battery range, size, or charge times for the new truck.    But whatever it's called, the first UEV pickup will be different than any other vehicle Ford has built. It draws on the experience of a staff new to Ford, from EV startups and motorsports, who worked in a skunkworks team to develop it.    Read more here. READ THE FULL STORY Stellantis Weighs Using Chinese EV Tech for European Brands      Stellantis is considering deepening the partnership with Chinese electric-vehicle maker Leapmotor as it looks for ways to cut costs and strengthen its brands in Europe, according to a report from Bloomberg. Stellantis is considering adopting Leapmotor's vehicle architecture, battery systems, and electric powertrain technology for models sold under brands such as Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot, says the report. The move would mark the first time a major Western automaker relied on a Chinese technology to underpin its European lineup.    Read more here. READ THE FULL STORY This Zero-Emission Hotel Runs on Hyundai EVs READ MORE Would a Nissan Micra/Renault 5 EV Sell in the US? READ MORE Volvo Recalls 40,000 EX30 Electric SUVs over Fire Risk READ MORE The Sub-$30,000 Base Nissan Leaf S Has Been Delayed Indefinitely READ MORE Report: The BMW X4 M Could Return as an EV Next Year READ MORE This Citroen Ami Quadricycle is Coming to America as the Fiat Topolino READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Autoweek is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2026 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779 https://link.autoweek.com/oc/5e72241397a2142fca606ee4qfvw3.7xs/a5c5471a