Following the acquisition of 100% control of its joint venture for the production of eDCT transmissions, Stellantis announces the production of these transmissions in a new plant. This initiative marks a major turning point in the company's strategy to strengthen its position in the hybrid vehicle market.
Massive production to meet growing demand.
Stellantis recently announced that production of its eDCT (Electrified Dual Clutch Transmission) transmissions will be expanded at its Termoli plant in Italy from next year. The move demonstrates the Group's commitment to increasing production in Italy, in response to a request from the Italian government. By integrating Termoli into its production network, Stellantis is not only strengthening its presence in Italy, but also its ability to meet the growing demand for hybrid vehicles in Europe.
The Termoli plant aims to produce three hundred thousand units of eDCT transmissions per year, making it the third production centre for this advanced technology, alongside the Mirafiori and Metz plants. This increase in production is in line with the growth in sales of hybrid vehicles, which will become the leading engine in Europe by the end of 2024. The key components of these transmissions will also be produced in larger quantities at the Sint Truiden (BE) and Metz plants, where a new assembly line will be installed.
The eDCT transmissions will equip the entire range of Stellantis Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles (MHEV) as well as the new generation of Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PHEV). They offer benchmark performance in terms of weight reduction, fuel economy and emissions reduction. By integrating a 21 kW electric motor into a dual-clutch transmission, this technology allows the combustion engine to be switched off for 50% of the time in the urban cycle, significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Hybridisation at the heart of Stellantis' strategy
Increasing production of eDCT transmissions is also part of the group's strategic plan, which includes expanding and renewing its range of MHEV and PHEV hybrid vehicles. Over the last five years, Stellantis has invested three billion euros in the modernisation of its French and Italian plants, strengthening its competence in the production of drivelines and components for battery electric and hybrid vehicles.
This initiative is the logical and concrete consequence of Stellantis' recent acquisition of full control of the development and production process of the eDCT transmission, previously carried out in collaboration with a Belgian company. By taking full control of this technology, Stellantis can now optimise its production and respond more effectively to market demand.
This decision is part of a decarbonisation approach in line with the Group's environmental commitments. By reducing pollutant emissions and improving fuel efficiency, Stellantis is actively contributing to the ecological transition.
With these initiatives, Stellantis is demonstrating its confidence in its hybrid technology and its ability to produce vehicles in large quantities to meet market needs. This strategy is part of the Dare Forward 2030 plan, which aims to expand and innovate the range of hybrid vehicles, while consolidating Stellantis' position as a leader in the ecological transition. By investing in innovative technologies and increasing its production capacity, Stellantis is preparing to meet the growing demand for cleaner and more efficient vehicles.
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