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Italy Might Soon Own a Chunk of Stellantis

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares believes the automaker hasn’t gotten much support from the Italian government, saying that the company is “losing manufacturing products in Italy that we could manufacture. The plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet are on sale, and the electric Jeep Wagoneer S will land later this year.

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Volvo Cars January global sales up 2%; Recharge models up 31%, for 40.7% of all cars sold

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 48,520 in January, up 2% compared to the same month last year. Sales of Volvo Cars´ Recharge models of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars increased by 31% in January year-on-year, accounting for 40.7% European sales for January reached 21,436 cars, up 14.7% compared with January last year.

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Maserati reiterates all-electric ‘Made in Italy’ strategy in wake of delays, rifts with local gov’t

Electrek

Italian automaker Maserati is doubling down on its roots and letting the world know that its vehicles will continue to be 100% designed, developed, and manufactured in Italy. Meanwhile, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is in a battle with the Italian government over EV sales support.

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8.5% Of New Cars In Italy Plugin Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Italy’s EV Market Continued To Lose Steam In September Originally published on opportunity:energy. There is no good news in sight for Italy’s EV market, which is witnessing a radical turn from the burgeoning growth of the past few years to a sudden, steady decline.

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Stellantis slams Italy for not backing EVs, putting Fiat at risk

Baua Electric

Fiat’s new 2024 500e (source: Stellantis) EVs drivers in Italy are a rare breed. Italy has some of the oldest, most polluting cars in Europe, and is lagging way behind other European countries in EV adoption, with an incentive program that has been practically nonexistent. And Tavares said that’s just not going to cut it.

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BYD launches best-selling ATTO 3 in Italy

Teslarati

BYD recently launched its best-selling all-electric ATTO 3 in Italy alongside the pure electric BYD Han. BYD has officially launched in Italy, introducing two remarkable pure electric models: the BYD ATTO 3 and the BYD HAN. Both all-electric SUVs have also topped sales lists in specific countries.

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Plugin Vehicles At Record 13.3% In Italy In December, But Car Market In Crisis

CleanTechnica EVs

2021 ended on mixed notes for Italy’s car market. Amidst the continued, stellar growth of electric mobility throughout the Old Continent, EV sales finished the year at record share levels in all major European markets. While Italy followed suit in share terms, total sales reached worrying lows throughout powertrain segments.

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