The difficult moment in the automotive market seems to have less of an impact on the commercial vehicle sector, but the situation is still not rosy. He knows it well Stellarwhich on the one hand begins the production of a new model in which it has invested heavily, and on the other hand finds itself forced into yet another industrial overhaul operation.
In the factory Atessain Italy, Production of the E-Ducato has begunthe electric version of the well-known van, recently renovated with a good injection of technology and a modern design, inside and out. The factory can produce up to 1,200 vehicles per day.
With a power of 200 kW and a 110 kWh battery there are no compromises on driving dynamics and autonomy, also given the DC charging capacity of up to 150 kW. With this product the company wants to regain market share, especially among those workers where electric has become almost fundamental.
Traveling across the Channel instead, in United Kingdombad news comes from Luton factory. Stellantis is preparing to announce the closure of its historic commercial vehicle factorywith around 1,100 workers who will therefore be at risk.
The closure comes from the strategy of production consolidationwith the centralization of production at the Ellesmere Port siterecently renovated, with a major investment, to manage the production of electric vehicles. With a £50 million plan, Stellantis wants to create a hub dedicated to fully electric vehicles in Ellesmere Port, and at the same time improve the economic sustainability of its business.
Clearly the local unions are not happy at all, but the Government has promised support and retraining for those who are unable to move to Ellesmere Port.
Source: greenmove.hwupgrade.it
