Stellantis, the automotive company behind premium and luxury brands Alfa Romeo and Maserati, is boldly moving towards electrification. The company's Cassino plant in Italy, which produces some of its most iconic models, will now be outfitted with the STLA Large platform designed specifically for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares announced during his recent visit to the Cassino plant.
The STLA Large platform is one of four flexible vehicle architectures designed for Stellantis' electrification plan. With this platform, the company aims to create vehicles that can travel up to 800 kilometers on a single charge. The platform also allows the powertrain and other configurations to be adjusted to suit specific product designs.
The Cassino plant, which has a rich history of innovation and technology, is the second Stellantis facility to be appointed to produce vehicles on the STLA Large platform. The plant has operated since 1972 and is home to over 1,200 robots in fields like stamping, coating, painting, and plastic parts.
The plant has been making some significant changes to conserve resources and save energy. Since 2017, it has cut down on water consumption by half and generates solar power through photovoltaic panels in its parking lots.
