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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. That location builds the Fiat 500e and has had temporary layoffs to cope with wavering EV demand.

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Italy to start electric road trials; Scania and Siemens; zero-impact eHighway

Green Car Congress

The A35 Brebemi autostrada in northern Italy will become the latest location for road electrification technology, and Scania trucks fitted with Siemens pantographs and power connections are in line to carry out the initial trials. The plan for Italy follows similar projects in Sweden and Germany.

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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

And the EV with Saab roots might be made in Italy. production of more hybrid models , as part of an effort to expand the range of hybrid trims of its gasoline vehicles. Federal researchers see ways to make fast-charging more reliable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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FCA to build battery assembly plant in Turin

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FCA will build a new battery assembly complex in Turin as part of its overall e-mobility strategy. A journey passing through the recent partnerships on recharging infrastructure, Vehicle-to-Grid and services to support customers of hybrid and full electric cars, from Italy to the rest of the world.

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FCA to invest $400M to convert idled Indiana transmission plant to build GMET4 engines

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to build the GMET4 engine—the Company’s 2.0-liter Wrangler also offers a version of the engine with mild-hybrid eTorque assist. The new facility will be the source of all US production for the engine currently built in Termoli, Italy. FCA will invest $400 million to repurpose an idled transmission plant in Kokomo, Ind.,

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Driven: Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4

EV Central

Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 is the first ever vehicle from the venerable Italian car maker with a charging port. Until the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4, Alfa Romeo produced zero electrified models. Until the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4, Alfa Romeo produced zero electrified models. Background check. With a turbo 1.3-litre

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Italy’s Plugin Vehicle Sales Near 10% In August — Ford Mustang Mach-E Enters Market In Top 10

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles' sales keep climbing in Italy. August statistics bring yet more good news on the electric mobility front, building on the strong momentum of EVs while a slowing overall car market shows growing signs of decline for internal combustion powertrains.

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