Why electrified vans are poised to 'take off' despite recent setbacks

PSA, Europe’s largest van maker, this year plans an aggressive roll out of midsize electric vans that includes Opel Vivaro-e (shown), Peugeot e-Expert and Citroen e-Jumpy.

May 14, 2020 04:00 AM

The problems automakers face in transitioning to electric vans was exposed in February by the sudden and outwardly unexpected announcement by Deutsche Post that it would stop making its StreetScooter range of battery-powered vans.

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