Micro, AMFI and CEiiA Join Forces to create the next generation microcars and industrialize BEN in Turin

ZURICH and TURIN, Italy and MATOSINHOS, Portugal, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micro, AMFI — Automotive Micro Factory Italy, and CEiiA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration in the field of micro electric mobility. The partnership aims to unlock synergies between two complementary European micro e-cars — Microlino and BEN — across technology, industrial production, and market development. A Natural Fit: Microlino Meets BEN Microlino, designed by Micro, is an iconic battery-electric microcar inspired by the bubble cars of the 1950s, focused on the consumer market (B2C). BEN (BE Neutral), developed by CEiiA, is a modular micro e-car designed for business applications (B2B), integrating an advanced digital platform (SPIRIT) that enables smart mobility services, CO2 tracking, and fleet management. Together, Microlino and BEN cover the full spectrum of urban micro-mobility — from private use to shared services and last-mile deliveries — creating a unique European proposition for sustainable cities. Scope of Cooperation Under the MoU, the three parties will explore collaboration across several key areas: joint supply chain optimisation, the sharing of powertrain, electronics and digital technologies, cooperation in engineering and product development, and joint initiatives in European funding and international market development. The partnership also lays the groundwork for the industrialisation of BEN at AMFI's ... Full story available on Benzinga.com