Recently, the Stellantis Group has been moving frequently in its electrification strategy. The "Arena of the Future" ring test road, built by the Stellantis Group and other partners, was reportedly successfully completed, using field road tests of ground-breaking dynamic inductive charging technology. By using DWPT (Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer) technology, electric vehicles in motion can be "wirelessly" charged through innovative devices laid under asphalt, and the future application of this innovative technology will change charging technology, vehicle technology, use scenarios and achieve zero emissions.
Subsequently, on December 7, the Stellantis Group released a software strategy that will transform the Group's vehicles from the current dedicated electronic architecture to an open, software-defined platform that seamlessly connects with the digital lives of its customers through a next-generation technology platform. It will add innovative features and services through regular OTA updates, providing customers with more diverse options and keeping the vehicle at the forefront even after years of use. At the same time, the Group plans to invest more than €30 billion in the Group's transformation of the software and electrification sector by the end of 2025.
As one of the brands of the Stellantis Group, DS Automotive has also followed the pace of the Group and accelerated the full electrification transformation. Since 2019, every model in the DS Automotive portfolio has been electrified. By 2024, 100% of every new model launched by DS Cars will be a pure electric model that contains leading technology and exquisite design.
Electrification is the core of DS's future strategy, and strong technical support is the key to electrification. All of DS's new energy technologies and models are dubbed "E-TENSE", and behind it is formula E's champion electric technology. As the first high-end manufacturer to participate in the top event Formula E in the field of pure electric vehicles, DS's DS Titanium Team has a prominent record, winning the FIA Formula E Championship formula E team and drivers for two consecutive seasons, and has firmly established its position as a leader in the field of electric technology.
Relying on the leading electric technology E-TENSE and the rich technical reserves accumulated in the electrification of batteries, electric motors and drivetrains, DS uses racing technology to "feed back" civilian mass production vehicles, and constantly absorbs the advanced technology of the track to apply to future civilian car products, DS 4 E-TENSE and DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE models are the best embodiment of E-TENSE technology practice.
The first pure electric model DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE inherits the powerful gene of the E-TENSE double crown, dexterous, comfortable, pure and efficient, and integrates the core technology of the DS Performance department for many years, realizing the technical upgrade of batteries, motors, transmissions, electronic control, fast charging technology, energy recovery, driving safety, etc., especially the use of breakthrough innovative technology technology to improve its mileage. Bringing even more outstanding electric driving fun to French hipster players. In addition, the DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE is also equipped with DS driver assistance system, DS parking assistance system, lane keeping system, active blind spot monitoring system, new DS matrix LED vision system and other preferred humanistic technology configurations, providing a more intelligent and more humanized high-quality driving experience.
The DS 4 is the first interpretation of the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept car in a production model, equipped with DS Automotive's leading E-TENSE champion e-drive technology and based on the Stellantis Group's EMP2 V3 platform architecture. The new platform architecture after the improvement not only brings higher performance ADAS, human-computer interaction and other high-end intelligent network equipment, but also has more innovation in styling, bringing more choices for people who prefer Coupe-SUV hatchback models. It breaks the boundaries of conventional models and perfectly combines the structural features of hatchbacks and SUVs, which gives it the convenience of a sedan, while the raised body and spacious space make for a unique travel experience, whether in the city or the countryside.
DS is committed to providing consumers around the world with more reliable, efficient, intelligent and environmentally friendly electric luxury vehicles, fully demonstrating its determination and strength to fulfill its commitment to electrification. In the future, backed by the powerful technology platform of The Stellantis Group, it is believed that it will shine in the field of electric vehicles.