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Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

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In a bid to diversify its domestic automotive sector and achieve an annual production target of 1.3 million vehicles, Italy has reportedly initiated discussions with a number of potential partners, such as Tesla and Chinese carmakers. The negotiations were mentioned by Industry Minister Adolfo Urso on Wednesday.

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Mercedes-Benz joins Automotive Cells Company (ACC) as future equal shareholder; third gigafactory slated for Italy

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The partners have committed to increase ACC’s industrial capacity to at least 120 GWh by 2030. In addition, ACC’s industrial footprint will be enriched by a third production site in Termoli, Italy. Stellantis brings industrialization expertise to the joint venture through its brand diversity, size and global footprint.

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Stellantis invests in Italy to boost electrified vehicle production

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today announced two additional major initiatives within its Italian industrial footprint aimed at further driving the Company’s transformation of its global electrification value chain and supporting its aggressive decarbonisation targets. Global automotive giant Stellantis N.V.

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Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

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Alfa Romeo started retail production for the all-new 2024 Tonale PHEV. Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid is built at the Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, Italy, one of the company’s most advanced production sites. Earlier post.) The Tonale PHEV will begin arriving at dealers in June.

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Italvolt selects ABB for FEED for 45 GWh gigafactory in Italy

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Italvolt Spa has selected ABB for Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for its planned 45 GWh gigafactory in Italy. The two companies will also jointly explore how automation, electrification and digitalization solutions can fast-track production processes for battery manufacturing.

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Alstom and Snam to develop hydrogen trains in Italy

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Alstom and Snam, one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies, have signed a five-year agreement to develop hydrogen trains in Italy. As part of the agreement, Alstom will manufacture and maintain newly built or converted hydrogen trains, while Snam will develop the infrastructures for production, transport and refueling.

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BorgWarner acquires Italy-based EV charging industry

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As BorgWarner grows its portfolio of e-products, it’s concentrated on the derivative of its gasoline portions and aftermarket industry, renamed Phinia, to be carried out by way of July 3. The post BorgWarner acquires Italy-based EV charging industry appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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