Stellantis confirmed its commitment to Italy but not without clarifying the terms for the future Production of mass-market models. In establishing the Automotive Development Table with the Ministry of Made in Italy, Stellantis spoke about the path of cooperation with all stakeholders, including the Ministry, ANFIA, regions, and unions, to promote the production of vehicles in the country. At the center of potential deals but there are challenges to faceespecially in connection with the current Euro 7 regulation.
STELLANTIS IN ITALY: 90% MASERATI AND 85% VANS SOLD ABROAD
Davide Mele, Head of Corporate Affairs Italy at Stellantis, emphasized the group’s desire to support Italy as an integral part of the global strategy. The official statement highlights this “The company has contributed significantly to the Italian economywhich creates a surplus 11 billion euros from 2021 in June 2023 thanks to the production of vehicles exported to the whole world”. Mele stated that “85% of Atessa production (where Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen commercial vehicles are assembled, editor’s note) or 90% of Maserati produced in Italy is exported”.
STELLANTIS, MADE IN ITALY BUT WITHOUT EURO 7
Stellantis introduced a detailed plan with specific plans for each of the Italian plants to produce the largest portfolio of vehicles in the last 10 years. However, the realization of these goals is linked to specific factors that make it possible. The manager indicated that the challenges related to the Euro 7 regulation need to be addressed to ensure the continuous production of available models in Italy.
“Regardless of the performance level of each system, they are decisive several specific enabling factors, such as annulment impact Euro 7 regulation for the continuation of production of available models in Italy (see Fiat Panda Elettrica, which Serbia has already “appropriated”, editor’s note) adequate incentives for electric vehicle customers to support the market and development charging network and improving the industrial competitiveness of Stellantis and Italian suppliers, incl energy costs”, Mela said.
GIGAFACTOR AND REGENERATION OF STELLANTIS COMPONENTS IN ITALY
During negotiations with the Italian authorities, plans were confirmed to build Stellantis plants in several Italian locations. Since construction the third European Gigafactory in Termoli to produce electric cars from Premium Brands in MelfiStellantis reaffirmed its commitment to electrification and innovation in Italy. “In September, we had a grand opening at the Mirafiori Industrial Complex” Mele explained, “innovative Battery Technology Center which will allow us to test and develop electric vehicle batteries that will power future Stellantis products.. Subsequently, again in the Mirafiori area, Stellantis launched Center for Circular Economy, focused on the restoration and regeneration of car components. Both projects required a total investment of over 80 million euros.
