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Plug-in hybrid market

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A judicious multi-energy offer

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Plug-in hybrid: a clever design

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Behind the scenes of the assembly of a plug-in hybrid

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH GROUPE PSA’S PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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« GROUPE PSA IS COMMITTED TO A CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY »

« A JUDICIOUS MULTI-ENERGY OFFERING BUILT ON TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL FLEXIBILITY »

Reducing our vehicles’ environmental impact has been one of the major challenges guiding our technological choices for more than 20 years. To develop clean and sustainable mobility solutions, Groupe PSA has made judicious and publicly recognised technological choices regarding its internal combustion engines.

Today, we are expanding our line-up with new electrified powertrains. We are technologically ready to play our part in the energy transition thanks to a multi-energy offering. Whatever the model they want, our customers will be able to buy it in an internal combustion, electric or hybrid version.

Groupe PSA is focusing on building its models on two platforms, CMP1 and EMP22, which are able to integrate any of the powertrains of its line-up, internal combustion, electric or hybrid.

These modular, multi-energy and global platforms provide technological flexibility to meet our customers’ various expectations.

They allow our plants to produce internal combustion, hybrid or electric vehicles on a single production line.

1Common Modulat Platform2Efficient Modular Platform

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GROUPE PSA WILL OFFER AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VERSION ON ITS ENTIRE NEW LINE-UP BY 2019

Alexandre GuignardDirector of Groupe PSA’s Low Emission Vehicles Business UnitGroupe PSA

The LEV Business Unit is the entity dedicated to the rollout of the full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the Group’s five brands.



« EACH MODEL DEVELOPED BY PEUGEOT, CITROËN, DS, OPEL AND VAUXHALL WILL HAVE AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VERSION »

The five brands will offer clean mobility solutions in the form of all-electric zero-emissions vehicles or plug-in hybrid emitting less than 49g CO

2/km.

Starting in 2019, every new model will also systematically come in a hybrid or all-electric version. Fifteen new electrified vehicles will be launched in just two years. Eight new plug-in hybrid models including DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4x4, PEUGEOT 3008, PEUGEOT 508 and 508 SW, CITROËN C5 Aircross and OPEL and VAUXHALL Grandland X; and seven new electric models including DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE, the 1st vehicle of the new electric generation which has just been revealed.

« 100% OF THE PSA RANGE WILL BE ELECTRIFIED BY 2025 »

Our product offensive is well launched today and 100% of PEUGEOT, CITROËN, DS, OPEL and VAUXHALL line-up will be electrified by 2025. Committed to societal responsibility, Groupe PSA aims to be a major European player in electrified mobility.

WELCOME TO PSA ELECTRIC ERA AND LET’S GO BEHIND THE SCENES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PLUG-IN HYBRID

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• 100% ELECTRIC DS3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE

• PLUG-IN HYBRID DS7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4x4

SALES1st half 2018

CHINA94,000

FRANCE6,970

EUROPE85,090

«Source : IEA 2018»



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THE PLUG-IN HYBRID MARKET

The number of plug-in hybrid and all-electric cars in the world crossed the 3 million mark at the end of 2017. Projections put their number at: 5 million by the end of 2018 and 13 million3 by 2020.

280 million electrified vehicles by 2040 (all-electric or plug-in hybrid), representing 14% of the 2 billion vehicles expected to be on the road.

ESTIMATED FLEET in 2017

WORLD1.2 MILLION

CHINA285,000

UNITED STATES370,000

FRANCE27,300

PLUG-IN HYBRID

EUROPE (30)370,000

3Source : French National Association for the Development of Electric Mobility (Association nationale pour le développement de la mobilité électrique).

Passenger cars + light commercial vehicles


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According to current forecasts for 2017-2025 worldwide, the market of electrified vehicles - 100% electric or plug-in hybrid - would be multiplied by 10 in less than 10 years.

In North America• 200,000 electrified vehicles in 2017; more than 1.7 million in 2025• A market multiplied by 9 by 2025• Plug-in hybrid vehicles would represent two thirds of the market with 1.2 million in 2025.

In Europe• 280,000 electrified vehicles in 2017; 3.5 million in 2025• A market multiplied by 13 by 2025• Plug-in hybrid vehicles may account for more than half of the market with 1.9 million vehicles in 2025

In China • 590,000 electrified vehicles in 2017; more than 4.7 million in 2025• A market multiplied by 8 by 2025• 100% electric vehicles would represent more than two thirds of the market (nearly 3.7 million vehicles in 2025)

The market undergoes substantial transformation. Groupe PSA is ready to meet the expectations of its customers worldwide.

ELECTRIFIED MARKET OUTLOOK

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« EMP2 PLATFORM IS SUITABLE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION AND HYBRID VERSIONS »

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GROUPE PSA’S STRATEGY IS BASED ON TWO ROBUST ASSETS DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO A MARKET IN TRANSITION, NAMELY MODULAR PLATFORMS AND FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION PLANTS. OUR CUSTOMERS CAN CHOOSE AMONG A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS THEN.

To ensure technological flexibility, both CMP and EMP2 platforms can produce internal combustion, electric and hybrid versions on the same production line.

The “Efficient Modular Platform” EMP2 is dedicated to compact and premium models (sedans, coupes, LAVs, SUVs and light commercial vehicles).

Launched in 2013 in Europe and in 2014 in China for internal combustion powertrains, EMP2 replaces the former BVH2 platform.

Its clever design now makes it possible to roll out new plug-in hybrid versions equipped with the best of hybrid technology.

Frédéric Laganier Senior Vice President, Industrial

Strategy,

Groupe PSA

A JUDICIOUS MULTI-ENERGY OFFERING



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4PHEV : Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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Ahead of the rollout at other facilities, the plants at Sochaux, Mulhouse, Rennes and Eisenach are equipped to produce a variety of models fitted with petrol or diesel powertrains, 4x4 and 2WD hybrids for four- and five-door sedans, estates, MPVs, saloons and SUVs.

• Sochaux : PEUGEOT 3008, OPEL Grandland X• Mulhouse : DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4x4, PEUGEOT 508 and 508 SW• Rennes : CITROËN C5 Aircross• Eisenach : OPEL Grandland X• And more to come

¤630 million were invested in the development of the EMP2 platform.

Around €100 million were invested in plants for PHEV4 industrialisation.

9% of the annual automotive turnover of Groupe PSA is dedicated to R&D activities.

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« OPTIMISED INVESTMENTS »

« FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION PLANTS »



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« WHAT IS A PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE? »

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50% OF JOURNEYS IN EUROPE COVER LESS THAN 15 KM. PLUG-IN HYBRID IS AN OPTIMAL SOLUTION FOR EVERYDAY ELECTRIC DRIVING FOR SHORT JOURNEYS, WITH THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PROVIDING POWER FOR LONGER DRIVES.

Hybrid vehicle is powered by at least two different energy sources. They use fossil fuel and electricity through both an internal combus-tion engine and an electric motor.

These vehicles have an electric bat-tery that can be recharged while traveling via the deceleration ener-gy recovery, or in an ordinary mains outlet when powered off. Plug-in hybrid can run in all-electric mode independently of the internal com-bustion engine.

They combine the advantages of an electric vehicle for short, every-day drives with those of an internal combustion engine for longer jour-neys.

The benefits of an hybrid vehicle :

• Average autonomy: 50km in 100% electric mode (WLTP)5

• Consumption: -40% compared to a thermal vehicle. Emissions < 49g CO

2/km (WLTP)

• Freedom: access to ZEV6 areas

• Habitability: similar to that of a thermal vehicle

• Performance: up to 300hp

Olivier SalvatHead of the PHEV ProgrammeGroupe PSA

PLUG-IN HYBRID : A CLEVER DESIGN

6ZEV: Zero Emission Vehicle

5WLTP : Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures // similar to 60km NEDC (New European Driving Cycle)



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Groupe PSA’s plug-in hybrid vehicles provide combined output of up to 300hp and an average autonomy of 50 km in all-electric mode (WLTP).

Hybrid vehicles are available in two versions:

4-wheel drive:

- One 200hp 1.6l PureTech petrol engine meeting the future Euro 6.3 (Euro6.d) standard7 - €Two 80kW/110hp electric motors coupled with a 90kW and 13kWh battery and an eight-speed electrified automatic transmission.

2-wheel drive: - €One 180hp 1.6l PureTech petrol engine meeting the future Euro 6.3 (Euro6.d) standard7

- €One 80kW/110hp electric motor coupled with an 80kW and 12kWh battery and an eight-speed electrified automatic transmission.

« A POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY »

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7Due to come into force in January 2020 for new vehicles and January 2021 for the entire line-up



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• At up to 135 km/h, the average autonomy is 50 km in all-electric mode (WLTP).

• The energy recovery system activates when the vehicle brakes or decelerates (taking the foot off the accelerator or putting it on the brake) and can extend the driving range by up to 10% in average.

• The battery can be fully charged in 1 hour and 45 minutes in fast-charge mode.

• Fuel mixed consumption is 2.2l/100 km. Mixed emissions are below 49g of CO

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(WLTP). That represents a 40% reduction in fuel consumption compared to a pure internal combustion model.

• Four driving modes are possible: all electric, hybrid, 4x4 and sport.

• The interior space is preserved (interior and boot).

• DS7 CROSSBACK e-TENSE 4x4 will be the first plug-in hybrid available in Europe by September 2019. Seven other vehicles will gradually be launched by 2021 including PEUGEOT 508 and 508 SW, PEUGEOT 3008, OPEL and VAUXHALL Grandland X and CITROËN C5 Aircross.

• For a customer driving 20,000 km per year with a plug-in hybrid, fully electric driving can represent up to 10,000 km per year with just one charge a day.

« A LAID-BACK AND CLEAN DRIVING »

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BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ASSEMBLY OF A PLUG-IN HYBRID

A CLEVER DESIGN COMBINING TWO DIFFERENT SYSTEMS

To run in hybrid mode, a vehicle has to undergo some adjustments compared to a traditional vehicle. The challenge is to integrate all electrical and mechanical systems without affecting the benefits of models equipped

with hybrid technology.



A four-cylinder 1.6l PureTech 200hp/147kW petrol engine (Produced at La Française de Mécanique, Douvrin plant).

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STEP 1 : FRONT END ASSEMBLY

• Compact design thanks to modular architecture : only 3.5 cm more on the front axle compared to an internal combustion version• Ease of assembly : same process used for hybrid or internal combustion versions.

An 80kW/110hp electric motor coupled with the EAT8 eight-speed electrified automatic transmission.



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STEP 2 : ASSEMBLY OF THE MAIN MECHANICAL SUBASSEMBLIES

Some adjustments are needed to ensure internal combustion/hybrid compatibility due to the additional parts (battery, electric motor, dedicated cooling system, etc.) or modified parts

(rear axle, fuel tank, exhaust system, back trim, etc.).

• Production flexibility thanks to a platform suitable for both internal combustion (petrol and diesel) and hybrid (2WD and 4x4) versions.

The front end (Step 1)

Electrical air heaterPower 5kw/300V

Electrical air conditioning compressor Power 5kw/300V

• Simplicity of assembly : just as easy as for an internal combustion vehicle.

• Thermal comfort electrically assisted

A regenerative braking system electrically assisted (“i-booster”) to recover the energy produced during braking and deceleration phases. It extends the driving range by 10% on average, thanks to the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy stored in the battery.



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High-voltage Lithium-Ion battery 300V positioned under the rear seats

• For SUVs (4x4): Energy 13kWh/ Power 90kW. The battery powers the front and rear wheels

• For sedans and estates (2WD): Energy 12kWh/ Power 80Kw. The battery powers the front wheels

A new multi-arm rear axle

• For the 4x4 version, the additional electric motor is integrated into a new rear axle, known as an electrically powered rear axle, including a gearbox and an inverter in addition to the electric motor. • The 2WD version features also benefits from the new multi-arm axle • Industrial efficiency is optimal since all the plug-in hybrid models produced on the EMP2 platform have a common rear architecture (train, tank, battery).

• An on-board charger connecting the plug and the battery converts the electricity supplied by the electrical grid (110-220V) into direct current to recharge the battery.

• An electric charging hatch on the opposite side from the fuel hatch.



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STEP 3 : ASSEMBLY OF THE BODY

The production process is automated and allows the internal combustion or hybrid platform to fit into the same production line flow at the same time as the body for final assembly. Some minor modifications are made to the hybrid version from the internal

combustion version.

There is very little impact on the vehicle’s line:

• The interior is preserved (interior and boot) by fitting the battery under the rear seats.

• New components are fitted seamlessly for customers (battery, power electronics, fuel tank, multi arm train).

- The floor is suitable for the battery integration.

- The vehicle’s frame is reinforced with the structure fitted to existing components to protect the interior and the battery.

- The body is modified to integrate the charging jack on the left side.

These developments are integrated into the manufacturing process in body assembly workshops.



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D I D Y O U K N O W ?

• The prototype workshop is a compact mini-assembly line with 12 assembly stations (bodies arrive after metalwork and painting)

• About 30 operators manually assemble all the vehicle components to:

- Validate the assembly lines and synoptic view - Detect any difficulties (conformity of parts and assembly ergonomics) - Optimise assembly operations

• Four to nine month stage (depending on the model), with a gradual ramp-up from 1 to 3 vehicles per day.

• Roughly 180 prototypes are assembled in the workshop before being switched to the serial production line in the final assembly plant 18 months ahead of the commercial launch.

THE PROTOTYPE WORKSHOP AT SOCHAUX PLANT

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Type of hybrid vehicle Plug-in petrol

Average autonomy 50 km in electric mode (WLTP)

Fuel mixed consumption < 2.2 l/100 km (WLTP)

CO2 mixed emissions < 49g/km (WLTP)

Top speed- In electric mode: 135 km/h - In internal combustion mode:220 km/h

PERFORMANCE 4-wheel drive version

Total power 300hp

Torque >450 Nm

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h

6.5 secondes

80 à 120 km/h 4.4 seconds

1000 m from a standing start

27 seconds



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PLUG-IN HYBRID DS7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4x4 SPECIFICATIONS

CHARACTERISTICS4-wheel drive

version

ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN

Power

2 electric motors, 4x4(Positioned front and back)

Front: 80kW/110hp (337 Nm)Rear: 80Kw/110hp (166Nm)

INTERNAL COMPUSTION POWERTRAIN

Type 1.6l PureTech petrol engine Euro 6.3 compliant (front)

Configuration 4 cylinders

Displacement 1598 cm3

Maximum power147kW/200hp at

5500rpm

Maximum torque300Nm at3000rpm

TRANSMISSION

Type EAT8 eight-speed electrified automatic transmission9



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9EAT8 : Efficient Automatic Transmission 8 speeds

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CHARACTERISTICS4-wheel drive

version

BATTERY

Type Lithium Ion

Total energy 13 kWh

Power 90KW

Voltage 240 - 400 V

Dimensions (Y x X x Z) 1,150x400x300

Weight 120kg

Charge time

Depending on the type of plug:• 1h45 on a 32A “wallbox” plug (with a 6.6kW charger) • 4h on a 14A “Green Up” plug• 7h on a domestic 8A plugOther than mains charging, the battery of a plug-in hybrid can be recharged via :• the electric motor in the deceleration phase• the combustion engine during the driving phase



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