Stellantis increases production of electric drive modules
Stellantis will increase the production capacity of electric drive modules (EDMs) and expand production in Szentgotthard by the end of 2026. To this end, the automaker is investing 103 million euros, including investment grants and contributions from the Hungarian government, into the Hungarian plant. The company has already upgraded the sites in Trémery-Metz (France) and Kokomo (Indiana, USA) for the production of EDMs. Furthermore, the Mirafiori complex in Italy will increase production of the next generation of electrified dual-clutch transmissions (eDCTs) for Stellantis' hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting in 2024.
3-in-1-EDMs
The EDMs produced in Szentgotthard are set to be used in vehicles built on a new STLA platform designed for battery electric vehicles. The new tasks associated with the production of electric drives at the plant include the machining of certain key components as well as the final assembly and testing of 3-in-1 EDMs. These consist of an electric motor, reduction gearbox, and inverter in a single unit. Currently, the Szentgotthard plant produces 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder and 1.6-liter four-cylinder internal combustion engines, which are used in a variety of Stellantis brand vehicles.
Strategy Plan "Dare Forward 2030"
Stellantis will invest more than 50 billion euros over the next ten years in electrification to achieve the goals of the "Dare Forward 2030" strategy plan: By 2030, 100% of passenger car sales in Europe and 50% of passenger car and light commercial vehicle sales in the USA are to be battery-electric vehicles. To meet these sales targets, the company is securing a battery capacity of around 400 GWh, including support from six battery factories in North America and Europe.
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