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How PSA will take control of its electrified powertrains

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The Peugeot 2008 small SUV launched in 2019 has internal-combustion, left, and full-electric, right, versions. It is built on Stellantis' eCMP platform, but future generations will move to the EV-focused STLA Small platform.
March 11, 2020 09:06 AM

PARIS — The EU’s current emissions targets have been in place for just over two months, but PSA Group is already preparing for the next round of CO2 cuts, in 2025, by vertically integrating production of the electric drivetrain and planning a shift to a dedicated EV architecture.

“Our clear manufacturing strategy is to be in control of our electrified powertrains,” CEO Carlos Tavares told investors during PSA’s annual results presentation in late February.

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