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PSA sees electric vans as growth market

PSA is introducing new electric vans in commercial and passenger versions.  Pictured is the Opel Zafira e-Life battery-powered van. (Opel)
June 24, 2020 02:44 PM

PARIS -- PSA Group says that 5 percent of its small van sales next year will be battery-electric versions, a figure that will rise to 15 percent by 2025. 
 
Xavier Peugeot, the head of PSA's light-commercial vehicle unit, said that the expected growth is a result of stricter emissions regulations, especially in urban areas, where small vans are popular for e-commerce "last mile" deliveries.

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