Investing in Italy’s Electric Future
According to the Italian Metal Workers Unions (IMTWU), FCA has invested over $1Billion in infrastructure and plants throughout Italy. FCA’s plan begins at Pomigliano, near Naples. Here they will concentrate on hybrid and electric vehicles.
FCA hopes to be the leading force in the segment of hybrid and electric compact SUVs. It is planned to use the Pomigliano plants to create a hybrid version the popularFiat PandaAlong with the upcoming RomeoTonale. FCA can now offer a wider range of green products from one location.
Production of the hybrid Fiat Panda and Tonla is expected to begin in 2020. Alfa’s Tonale SUV, which will be positioned below the Stelvio SUV, will offer customers a premium compact SUV in a green color.
The company presented the Tonale SUV by Alfa Romeo at the Frankfurt Autoshow. They explained that this would be an important part of their future electric car range. Alfa hopes that the Tonale will retain the great driving dynamics of their Stelvio while utilizing an electric drivetrain.
We expect that some FCA products will see Pomigliano build time due to the increasing production of hybrid and electric SUVs. It would be logical to draw on this existing expertise, given the expanding powertrain options for Jeeps.
FCA has also made a $700 million investment in the Mirafiori Turin plant. FCA will use this investment to prepare for its 2020 electric Fiat 500.
This large investment by FCA will allow Italy to produce an enormous number of electrified cars. This will enable FCA to take their brands into the future in car tech and offer consumers an eco-friendly vehicle.