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Italy Might Soon Own a Chunk of Stellantis

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The automaker and government have been at odds for a while, as Setllantis has moved away from Italian auto production in favor of less expensive markets. Despite Italy’s ties to a handful of Stellantis brands, it does not hold a stake in the company and does not have board representation. Image: Maserati] Become a TTAC insider.

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TVS Motor Company launches operations in Italy | Autocar Professional

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Chennai-headquartered TVS Motor Company has launched operations in Italy. TVS Motor, ranked as the world’s fourth-largest two and three-wheeler manufacturer and third in market capitalisation, already markets its products in 80 countries. The company will introduce a selection of its thermic and electric scooters and motorcycles.

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Electreon announces successful completion of final phase of Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) pilot in Italy

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As part of the project located in Brescia, Italy, and dubbed “Arena of the Future” Electreon integrated its wireless technology to charge an IVECO bus and Stellantis’s Fiat Nuova 500 passenger vehicle while driving. In November, Electreon’s wireless charging technology was named one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2021.

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Tesla is in talks to build electric trucks or vans in Italy, report says

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Last month, Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister for Business and Made in Italy, said that the government was in talks with Tesla for the automaker to build a factory in the country. Electrek’s Take I don’t know how serious these talks are with Italy. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. I don’t know.

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

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

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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. Aside from Maserati, Stellantis owns other marques and production operations in Italy, including Fiat.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. Below are just some of the EV manufacturers worth knowing about. Zhidou Zhidou is a Chinese manufacturer of electric microcars.