TURIN – Stellantis inaugurates the start of production of electrified double clutch gearboxes, renamed eDct, in the industrial center of Mirafiori. A new step in the process investments for 240 million in the Turin factory. A piece of the Mirafiori Automotive Park 2030 project. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavaresthen announced a further investment of 100 million to increase the potential of the electric Fiat 500: a new battery that will be ready in 18 months. Mirafiori Automotive Park 2030 is one of Stellantis’ three main global hubs: it hosts activities that cover the entire automotive cycle, from design to the circular economy.
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“To lead its operations around the world, Stellantis builds on its roots in Italy, France and the United States,” Tavares said. “Between all, Mirafiori is unique to Stellantis because it is becoming a comprehensive operations center, which brings together central functions, technological development, production and circular economy activities. For this reason its profound transformation, with eight new activities assigned to Turin since the creation of Stellantisrequires attention, training and investments with which to continue to offer vehicles, technologies and services that can win customers around the world.”
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In parallel with the launch of eDct production, 600 thousand pieces per year in Turin employing 500 workers when fully operationalthe announcement of an investment of a further 100 million responds to the need to have an electric Fiat 500 that is more efficient in terms of autonomy and more attractive in terms of price to expand the number of customers, increasing Mirafiori’s production activity. eDct represents cutting-edge yet cost-effective hybridization technology, integrating a 21 kW electric motor into a dual-clutch transmission. The engine provides electric propulsion in scenarios where less torque is needed, such as city driving or constant speed driving, allowing the internal combustion engine to remain off 50% of the time in the urban cycle. When more torque is required, the internal combustion engine is activated.
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“We want to defend our leadership in Italy against all competitors, including Chinese manufacturers, whatever support they may benefit from in the country. Stakeholders can rest assured that we will continue to care for our roots, cultivating them in new, sometimes surprising ways,” underlines Tavares.
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The Mirafiori Automotive Park 2030 project marks a new era for the Piedmontese production hub, with 80 years of history. They are produced in Mirafiori Abarth 500e, Fiat 500e, Maserati GranTurismo and Maserati GranCabrio. More than 90% of the vehicles produced are exported, thus contributing to the Italian trade balance. There is no shortage of market difficulties with the use of layoffs and the reduction of shifts on the 500e line.
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In 2023, Fiat increased global sales volume by 12%, recording a total of 1.35 million units sold worldwideand confirming itself as the leading brand of Stellantis, a group whose main shareholder is Exor which it also controls Republic through Gedi, in terms of sales volume. Fiat leads in four markets, with a share of 21.8% in Brazil, 12.8% in Italy, 15.7% in Turkey and 78.6% in Algeria. The Fiat brand is the leader in the A segment in Europe, with a market share of 42%.