Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions, Solar - April 5, 2023
Stellantis to Manufacture Electric Vans in Portugal
Stellantis announced that the Mangualde Production Center in Portugal will produce battery-electric, light-commercial vehicles (LCV) starting in early 2025 with the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner, Opel Combo-e and Fiat e-Doblò models in both light commercial and passenger versions.
At launch, Mangualde will become the first Portuguese plant to produce large-series, fully battery-electric cars for the domestic and export markets.
“We are proud to announce that Mangualde will enter a new era with the production of large-series, battery-electric vans in Portugal to provide indispensable solutions for our business customers,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in a statement. “Leveraging Mangualde’s manufacturing expertise to build battery-electric vehicles is critical to the continued decarbonization of our fleets and a further step as we work to achieve a 40% zero-emissions mix by the end of the decade.”
In support of the Stellantis goal to be carbon net zero by 2038, the Mangualde plant completed the second phase of its solar energy park. When concluded, the solar park will provide up to 31% of the plant’s annual electricity needs, displacing 2,500 tons of CO2 emissions a year. The facility is aiming for more projects in green energy and energy storage, including one in collaboration with the Municipality of Mangualde and nearby companies that can also benefit from capturing this renewable energy.
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