Stellantis Extends Benchmark Hybrid
Powertrain to More Nameplates to Satisfy European Customer
Demand
- Company
will have 30 hybrid models available in Europe this year and six
new launches planned through 2026
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Innovative electrified dual-clutch transmissions (eDCT)
offer supreme performance as an affordable hybridization
technology
- Strong
energy recuperation during deceleration helps achieve up to 20%
fuel economy improvement and equivalent
CO2 reduction, compared to an
internal combustion powertrain
- 41%
sales increase in 2024 YTD against 2023 YTD in EU30 hybrid models
and expected customer take rate increase with new
launches
- Unique
multi-energy platforms and a flexible manufacturing strategy enable
Stellantis to offer customers freedom of choice across its 14-brand
portfolio
AMSTERDAM, July 9, 2024 – Leveraging its unique
multi-energy approach, Stellantis is swiftly reacting to the quick
ramp-up of customer orders in Europe for hybrid models, especially
those with the newest eDCT advanced hybrid technology. The Company
will offer 30 hybrid models this year and plans to introduce six
more through 2026. Hybrid variants deliver exceptional driving
experience while ensuring reduced CO2 emissions at a more
affordable price point than fully electric and plug-in hybrid
vehicles.
Stellantis achieved a 41% sales increase in EU30
hybrid models year-to-date 2024 versus year-to-date 20231 and
expects an increase in customer take rate with the upcoming new
launches. Stellantis is the sales leader for low emission vehicles,
which includes battery electric, fuel cell, plug-in hybrid and
hybrid, in the EU30 for A and B segments and light commercial
vehicles.
“In an era where sustainability meets
innovation, Stellantis remains at the forefront with our ultimate
commitment to advancing hybrid technology for our European
customers,” said Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Stellantis Chief Operating
Officer, Enlarged Europe. “This technology not only enhances the
efficiency and performance of traditional combustion engines, it
also propels us toward a future of lower emissions, extended
vehicle range and overall affordability for our customers.”
Stellantis-brand Hybrid Vehicles Available Now
or Coming Later This Year in Europe:
- Alfa Romeo Junior and Tonale
- Citroën New C3, New C3 AirCross,
C4, C4X, C5 AirCross, C5X
- DS 3 and DS 4
- Fiat Panda and 600
- Jeep® Avenger, Renegade and
Compass
- New Lancia Ypsilon
- Maserati Grecale
- Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Astra, Astra
SportsTourer, Mokka, Frontera, New Grandland
- Peugeot 208, 308, 308 SW, 408,
2008, New 3008, New 5008
Stellantis Hybrid Models
Stellantis offers a range of technologies -
hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric - by leveraging its
multi-energy manufacturing footprint to ensure a suitable option
for various customer preferences, driving needs and vehicle sizes.
Hybrid-powered vehicles harvest kinetic energy that would otherwise
be lost during braking and deceleration. This energy is stored in a
compact, lightweight battery and reused during acceleration,
contributing to a more efficient driving experience.
“We have a very competitive hybrid solution that
we are now ramping up with our new eDCT technology and we are
rolling it out across a wide range of models, making it accessible
to many customers,” said Sébastien Jacquet, Stellantis Deputy Chief
Engineering Officer. “Hybrids are easy to use and don’t require any
change in driving habits compared to traditional internal
combustion engine vehicles. Our advanced eDCT technology allows the
internal combustion engine to remain off, particularly during
low-speed driving, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions and fuel
consumption. This is not just innovation; it’s innovation within
reach of everyone.”
eDCT Hybrid Advanced
Technology
Most Stellantis-brand hybrid vehicles in Europe
are now equipped with the state-of-the-art eDCT tech and its
integrated 21-kW electric motor, providing an exceptionally
seamless and easy driving experience, including pure electric
driving, for example in city driving conditions. The electric motor
enables the vehicle to travel with the internal combustion engine
turned off during driving. The system’s 48-volt, 0.9-kWh battery
delivers up to 1 km of range in steady driving and can also provide
some electric propulsion during light-load cruising or coasting.
During coasting and braking, the electric motor switches to a
generator function, capturing kinetic energy and feeding
electricity into the battery. A Belt Starter Generator enables a
swift and seamless transition between electric mode and hybrid
one.
The eDCT-based hybrid powertrain system is
engineered for optimal fuel efficiency, achieving up to 20%
reduction in CO2 emissions compared to a combustion engine with an
automatic transmission. Thanks to its modularity, the innovative
eDCT concept can also support plug-in electric vehicles due to a
93% commonality of components, changing only the electric drive
module and inverter.
Stellantis is currently producing hybrid
vehicles in more than 70% of its plants in Europe. Through the
eTransmissions joint venture, Stellantis and its partner currently
produce eDCTs in Metz, France, and Turin, Italy, suppling 11
vehicle manufacturing plants. Combined production capacity is over
1.2 million eDCTs per year.
Stellantis is investing more than €50 billion
worldwide in electrification over the decade to deliver on the Dare
Forward 2030 targets of reaching a 100% passenger car battery
electric vehicle (BEV) sales mix in Europe and 50% passenger car
and light-duty truck BEV sales mix in the United States by 2030. To
achieve these sales targets, the Company is securing approximately
400 GWh of battery capacity, including support from battery
manufacturing plants in North America and Europe. Stellantis is on
track to become a carbon net zero corporation by 2038, all scopes
included, with single-digit percentage compensation of remaining
emissions.
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About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan:
STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading
automakers aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of
mobility to all. It’s best known for its unique portfolio of iconic
and innovative brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler,
Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati,
Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis is
executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves
the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net
zero mobility tech company by 2038, with single-digit percentage
compensation of the remaining emissions, while creating added value
for all stakeholders. For more information, visit
www.stellantis.com.
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