AMSTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) (ITALPRESS) – Continuing its journey towards ecological transition, Stellantis has announced that starting in 2026, it will begin production of eDCT transmissions at the Termoli facility, aiming for a target of three hundred thousand units annually.
This initiative is a logical and concrete outcome of Stellantis’s recent acquisition (late January) of complete control over the development and production process of the eDCT transmission, which was previously conducted in partnership with a Belgian OEM.
With the decision to expand the production mission of the Termoli plant, Stellantis now has three facilities dedicated to the production of eDCT transmissions: Termoli will join the Mirafiori plant—currently operating at full capacity—and Metz.
To meet the increasing demand for key components of the eDCT transmission, production levels at Sint Truden and Metz will also be ramped up, with a new assembly line being implemented at Metz.
“This way,– the statement reads, “Stellantis reaffirms its commitment to Italian factories, in line with the industrial plan presented last December at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, as well as the development plans for French facilities, which have seen three billion euros of investment over the last five years, aimed at consolidating Stellantis’s expertise in producing propulsion systems and components for battery electric and hybrid vehicles.”
“Finally, it should be noted that the decision to increase eDCT transmission production is also in line with the group’s strategic plan, which aims to expand and renew the MHEV and PHEV hybrid range,– Stellantis further explains. “Each of the three facilities will contribute to the production of the eDCT transmission, a state-of-the-art hybridization technology that integrates a 21 kW electric motor into a dual-clutch transmission. The motor provides electric propulsion when less torque is needed, such as in city driving or at a constant speed, allowing the internal combustion engine to remain off for 50% of the time in urban cycles. As a result, the eDCT transmission, structurally characterized by significant weight reduction, is also distinguished by its positive effects on fuel savings and the reduction of harmful emissions, aligning with the decarbonization commitments that are an integral part of Stellantis’s strategic plan.”
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