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Stellantis Boosts Output of Gearboxes for Hybrid Cars as EV Sales Slow

Carmaker plans to speed up output at Italian eDCT factory
Mirafiori site in focus as government worries about lost jobs

Stellantis, which makes Fiat, Peugeot and Jeep vehicles, is expanding its hybrid lineup with a plan to have 30 models in Europe this year and six new ones through 2026. — Stellantis, which makes Fiat, Peugeot and Jeep vehicles, is expanding its hybrid lineup with a plan to have 30 models in Europe this year and six new ones through 2026.
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By Albertina Torsoli

July 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM UTC

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Stellantis NV plans to bolster production of transmission systems for hybrid vehicles as weaker demand for fully electric cars pushes manufacturers to change course.

Stellantis aims to speed up production of its electrified dual-clutch gearboxes by 10%, said Leonardo Rossi, manager of the plant in Mirafiori that makes the product. Meanwhile, output of the electric Fiat 500 at a nearby site is being halted.