The TESIS project, championed by the Zaragoza plant, would allow the launch of new models with 100% electric versions; and in the centers of Vigo and Madrid, the ARIES project would allow the optimization of electric vehicle production and the implementation of a new battery workshop in Vigo
Electrification is one of Stellantis’ big priorities; The only manufacturer to produce 100% electric passenger cars in all its Spanish plants in Zaragoza, Vigo and Madrid. It currently produces 9 100% electric models in Spain and the mobility decarbonization process undertaken by the European Union will ensure that these versions become increasingly important in production.
Facing this moment of crucial transformation, Stellantis is mobilized together with a large team of industrial and technological partners to promote the production of zero-emission cars in our country, fulfilling its commitments in the areas of circular economy, product recyclability and process sustainability. .
The main axes of this initiative are part of the two tractor projects led by Stellantis and presented to the PERTE of the Electric and Connected Vehicle convened by the Government of Spain: the TESIS project (Transformation into Electromobility and Industrial Sustainability of Stellantis) , led by the Zaragoza plant, which represents an investment of 223 million euros, and the ARIES project (Recyclable, Intelligent, Electric and Sustainable Automotive), supported by the production centers of Vigo and Madrid, with investments worth 43 million euros.
Thanks to these two projects, Spain will gain competitiveness in the automotive sector by developing its own technology in products and processes, which will ensure maximum sustainability and energy efficiency, promote industrial digitization and create a common base of capacity, so that accessible to all affiliated companies and entities.
The TESIS project, which brings together Stellantis Zaragoza with 23 technological and industrial partners in 6 autonomous communities (46% of them Aragonese companies), is divided into a total of 41 primary projects and focuses on the development of technologies that allow the production of new models with electrical versions in the factory from 2023, ensuring sustainable and efficient industrial processes in terms of energy consumption. All this subject to the granting of aid. 88% of the companies participating in this project are SMEs.
Focusing on the Stellantis production centers in Vigo and Madrid, the ARIES project is divided into 26 primary projects to be completed by the end of 2025, six of which will be led by the Group, such as the promotion of the new generation of vehicles that will be delivered in two factories are assembled, the implementation of a new Battery Workshop in Vigo, the reuse of industrial water or the reduction of energy consumption. 25 entities are participating in this initiative, 17 of which are in Galicia. 72% of the companies participating in this project are SMEs, which account for 40% of the budget and opt for 55% of the requested support. And of the entities participating in the ARIES project, 9 are research organizations and providers of technology and knowledge.
Stellantis is an industrial leader in the Spanish automotive sector. The three Stellantis plants in Spain (Madrid, Vigo and Zaragoza) have produced a total of 895,276 units by the end of 2021, which corresponds to 14 different models, which corresponds to 42.7% of the vehicles produced in our country. 89% of this is destined for export.
Electrification is one of the major priorities of Stellantis in the coming years. Currently, it is the only manufacturer to produce 100% electric passenger cars in all its Spanish factories: the Citroën ë-C4 in the center of Madrid, the Opel Corsa-e at the factory in Zaragoza and the Peugeot e-2008, along with the commercial and versatile Peugeot e-Partner/e-Rifter, Citroën ë-Berlingo/ë-Berlingo VAN and Opel Combo-e Life/Combo-e Cargo, in the Vigo Center.
Source: La Verdad
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