Iveco and Foton Collaborate on Electric Vehicles for Europe and South America
Key Ideas
  • Iveco and Foton signed an MoU to explore collaboration in electric vehicles and components for Europe and South America.
  • Foton, known for new energy technologies including hydrogen fuel cells, aims to further its global strategy through this partnership.
  • The collaboration will expand Iveco's electric commercial vehicle offerings below its Daily range, focusing on the GVW 3.5-ton threshold.
  • Both companies will explore additional synergies, potential localisation activities in Europe and South America, and supply opportunities through FPT Industrial.
Iveco and Foton have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate potential collaboration in the realms of electric vehicles and components, with a particular focus on Europe and South America. This collaboration follows Iveco's recent supply agreement with Hyundai for electric vehicles and aims to enhance its light commercial vehicle line-up below the Daily range. Foton, a subsidiary of BAIC Group in China, is renowned for its new energy technologies, including hydrogen fuel cells, which align with the global strategy of the company. The partnership intends to leverage Iveco's sales channels for the commercialization of an electric panel van in Europe and South America within the GVW 3.5-ton category. This partnership signifies a step towards future synergies between the two companies, potentially leading to localisation activities in the mentioned regions and exploring supply opportunities through FPT Industrial. The signing of the MoU was attended by key representatives from both companies, emphasizing the commitment to explore joint business opportunities and technological advancements in the electric vehicle sector.
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