Stellantis exists as the latest resurrection of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), whose last namesake goes the line between bankruptcy and one of the “big three” in American internal combustion cars for decades. After merging with Peugeot SA, which was finalized in early 2021, the name Stellantis was born.
As the world’s top ten carmakers, Stellantis controls various notable vehicle brands, such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram – to name a few. While Stellantis has an impressive number of well-known brands in markets around the world, its all-electric presence leaves much to be desired, especially as a growing number (well, in fact almost all inherited carmakers) promise a certain percentage of electrification to their fleets. this decade.
Slowly but surely, but mostly slowly, Stellantis appeared on BEV, despite 50% of the extra costs that electric vehicles bear, according to CEO Carlos Tavares, now that electrification is “imposed on the automotive industry”.
Despite Tavares’ disregard for creating more expensive vehicles that are better for the environment, Stellantis is turning to BEV. In January, Chrysler introduced the Airflow Concept EV and promised to become fully electric by 2028. Many models of its European brands such as Opel and Peugeot have also switched to BEV only, and the company itself is investing in future EV technologies such as solid state batteries.
Despite Tavares’ pessimistic outspokenness about electric cars just months ago, he helped chart a 15+ year plan for Stellantis, as it looks like someday it will reach net carbon neutrality.
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Stellantis shares a net zero plan, including 75 BEV
Details of Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategy were outlined in a press release today after a two-hour live presentation. The presentation, led by Tavares, outlined all aspects of Stellantis’ strategy to achieve net zero emissions, including cultural diversity of employees, enhanced women’s leadership and even a support fund for Ukraine.
Here are some key points to save you the need to review the entire presentation:
Stellantis aims for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, net zero carbon by 2038.
100% of sales in Europe will be BEV by the end of the decade, 50% in the US.
The company plans 75 proposals for BEV in all brands by 2030 to reach a global annual sales of BEV of 5 million.
A US-specific product offensive is planned, offering more than 25 all-new BEVs (1/3 of the entire BEV portfolio).
The planned capacity of the battery will increase by 140 GWh to approximately 400 GWh.
Stellantis will work with Waymo to create a sustainable Delivery as a Service.
The company aims to reach one-third of global online sales in 2030 and launch a global digital marketplace.