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Microlino AG has filed a complaint with the Swiss court against the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, as light electric vehicles like the Microlino are excluded from CO2 fleet regulations in Switzerland. The manufacturer laments this as systematic discrimination against M1-class electric vehicles. The Swiss Federal Office of Energy does not classify light electric vehicles as full-fledged cars and therefore excludes models such as the two-seater electric cabin scooter Microlino from CO₂ emissions regulations – particularly the CO₂ fleet regulation. As a result, the Microlino is neither directly nor indirectly promoted, a situation Microlino AG criticises. Led by the Ouboter entrepreneur family, the company has filed a complaint against the Federal Office with the Federal Administrative Court in St. Gallen. Its demand is clear: “The contested ruling should be overturned, and electric vehicles of the Microlino type belonging to the complainant should be permitted to form emissions communities and be included in the calculation of the fleet average.” The 32-page document argues that “due to the ongoing systematic disadvantage compared to electric vehicles in the M1 class, such as the Dacia Spring, Fiat 500e, Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric, and Tesla, the Microlino has so far failed to achieve a market breakthrough.” This is despite the fact that electric vehicles of the Microlino type are comparable to other battery-electric passenger cars in terms of function and purpose and have the potential to “make a significant contribution to achieving transport-related climate goals.” The complainants conclude: “While larger electric vehicles are indirectly promoted through the CO₂ fleet regulation and can thus be offered at more attractive or lower prices, vehicles like the Microlino remain excluded. This creates a significant competitive disadvantage to the detriment of the complainant.” The L7e and L6e classes, to which the Microlino belongs, describe light electric vehicles in various power categories. The L7e class permits a rated power of 15 kW, a maximum weight of 450 kg (excluding the battery), and a top speed of up to 90 km/h. In the L6e class, the rated power drops to 6 kW, the maximum weight to 425 kg, and the top speed to 45 km/h. However, an AM driving licence is sufficient for L6e vehicles, while L7e vehicles require a regular B driving licence.

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Symbio Unveils 75 kW Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Commercial Vehicles

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Symbio, the fuel cell joint venture backed by Forvia, Michelin, and Stellantis, has introduced its StackPack 75 hydrogen fuel cell system at the H2 & FC Expo in Tokyo, Japan. Designed for electric commercial vehicles and construction equipment, the system aims to enhance vehicle integration and efficiency.

The StackPack 75 delivers 75 kW of power and operates at a high temperature of 85 degrees Celsius, improving heat dissipation and reducing cooling system requirements. Symbio claims this allows for a smaller cooling unit and lower fan power consumption, ultimately saving energy.

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The system has a volume of 268 liters and weighs 200 kilograms, making it suitable for urban and intercity buses, light and medium-duty trucks, and off-road construction machinery.

Symbio plans to produce the StackPack 75 at its SymphonHy gigafactory, though the company has not disclosed a production timeline or volume targets.

However, it has confirmed that the system will be used in the Extreme H racing series in 2025, the hydrogen-powered counterpart to the battery-electric off-road competition Extreme E.

See also: Renault’s Hydrogen JV Hyvia Faces Uncertain Future Amid Insolvency Proceedings

Founded in 2019, Symbio began fuel cell production in France in December 2023. Initially supported by Michelin and Faurecia, the company expanded with a U.S. subsidiary in 2021 before Stellantis joined as a stakeholder in mid-2023.

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Harding Greenwood is an EV journalist at EVMagz.com, covering global developments in electric vehicle technology, battery innovation, charging infrastructure, and the evolving clean mobility industry across major international markets. He holds a degree in Media and Communication Studies and, outside of work, enjoys weekend landscape sketching, casual rowing, and collecting classic automotive brochures.

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