The provided source offer a comprehensive look at the strategic shift of French automakers toward electrification, centered on the formation of Ampere, Groupe Renault's autonomous electric vehicle and software subsidiary. Ampere is responsible for developing modular EV platforms, known as the AmpR platforms, which are utilized not only for Renault models like the 5 E-Tech and Megane E-Tech but also for new electric models produced for the larger Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, including the upcoming Nissan Micra and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Head-to-head comparisons of these new French EVs reveal that Renault vehicles are often favored for their improved performance, integration of advanced technology (such as Google software), and superior predicted reliability over their Citroën counterparts, which historically faced criticism for complex electrical systems. Despite reliability concerns, Citroën continues to compete by prioritizing unparalleled passenger comfort through specialized suspension systems, demonstrating two distinct approaches within the evolving European EV market.

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