Stellantis, incontro con i sindacati, nuovo motore ibrido a Pratola Serra

Stellantis has engaged in talks with unions, unveiling a new mild hybrid engine for commercial light vehicles at Atessa, which will lead to a 30% reduction in the 2025 integration package. Amidst the upcoming meeting with Italian union leaders, Stellantis anticipates hiring a thousand more workers. The group reiterated the importance of updating its industrial plan for the Italian plants of Alfa Romeo and Maserati.

In Cassino, the company will present its industrial plan for the plant's revitalization, tied to the Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands. Meanwhile, the second model at Mirafiori's production facility is contingent on various factors, such as energy costs and competitiveness. Stellantis also tested a diesel hybrid engine for the new Ducato, according to Uilm, but the union's secretary, Gianluca Ficco, emphasized that the Italy plan still needs completion.

The diesel hybrid engine is deemed positive for both Pratola Serra and Atessa plants, as it could help achieve emission reduction targets and appeal to consumers. However, Fiom raised concerns, stating that there are no positive news for Italian Stellantis plants and that the second model at Mirafiori has no certainty. In Cassino, Samuele Lodi, Fiom-Cgil's secretary and mobility sector leader, stated that any positive news will come in December, if at all.

Termoli experienced a delay in the electric eDCT change, with production still lagging behind. The Cgil union called for assigning a second model at Mirafiori to help the historic plant achieve production volumes and economies of scale. Fim Cisl's Stefano Boschini underscored the need for an industrial project that safeguards all jobs and ends social amortization.

Positive news may affect Pratola Serra with the testing of the new diesel engine, which is expected to power the new Ducato.