Author: Nico Romano
Nico Romano
Nico Romano has been covering the European electric vehicle market for EVMagz.com since becoming a reporter in 2025, reporting on EV manufacturing, charging infrastructure, battery supply chains, and clean mobility policy across Europe.
French automaker Renault is winding down its electric car-sharing activities and slowing the rollout of fast-charging infrastructure under its Mobilize division, as it refocuses investment on areas with stronger profitability. “Mobilize Beyond Automotive is no longer a standalone entity,” Renault said in a statement, adding that while the Mobilize brand will continue for Mobilize Financial Services, its use for other offerings will be reviewed “over the coming months”. As part of the reorganisation, Renault said electric vehicle charging solutions will be integrated into the group’s core operations and placed under the responsibility of Chief Growth Officer Fabrice Cambolive. The changes…
Stellantis Confirms Fiat Topolino EV Will Come to the U.S. After Surge in Consumer Interest
By Nico Romano
Stellantis plans to bring the tiny Fiat Topolino electric vehicle to the United States, marking one of the smallest and most affordable EVs ever introduced to the market. The announcement comes amid rising public curiosity about micro-EVs following recent comments from President Trump, who described Japan’s kei cars as “really cute” during a White House meeting with auto executives. Fiat CEO Olivier Francois revealed the plan during Miami Art Week, saying the micro-EV has generated “tremendous excitement among consumers” after several high-profile appearances, including at the LA Auto Show. “I’m happy to share that we’ll be bringing the Fiat Topolino…
Public transport operator Busitalia, through its subsidiary Busitalia Veneto, has introduced 19 new battery-electric buses into service in the northern Italian city of Rovigo, increasing the city’s electric bus fleet to 25 vehicles, all supplied by manufacturer Iveco. Busitalia Veneto invested a total of €9.88 million for the recent acquisition of the 19 e-buses, a purchase partially funded by the European Union and the Italian government. In addition to the urban fleet expansion, the operator this year purchased 16 hybrid intercity buses for the Rovigo area and has approved the purchase of twelve more fully electric intercity buses for next…
Renault Group and Ford Motor Company today announced a landmark strategic partnership aimed at expanding Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) offerings to European customers and significantly enhancing the overall competitiveness for both companies in the continent’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape. The collaboration’s cornerstone is a partnership agreement for the development of two distinct Ford-branded electric vehicles. These new models will utilize the Ampere platform, leveraging Renault Group’s EV industrial scale and expertise. Production for the new Ford models will take place at Renault Group’s ElectriCity manufacturing facilities in the North of France. See also: Ford CEO Warns EU on Electric Vehicle…