Stellantis Commits Finances to Italian Industrial Overhaul for Sustainable Operations Enhancement
**Stellantis Unveils First Circular Economy Hub at Mirafiori Complex in Turin**
Stellantis, the automotive conglomerate, has marked a significant milestone in sustainable manufacturing with the inauguration of its first Circular Economy Hub, the SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub, at its Mirafiori Complex in Turin, Italy [1][2]. This new facility is set to revolutionize automotive resource management and contribute to a greener future.
The SUSTAINera Hub, an integral part of Stellantis' broader carbon net zero strategy, will focus on circular economy activities such as vehicle reconditioning and dismantling, promoting the reuse of automotive parts and reducing waste [3]. The hub will also prioritize battery recycling, sustainable raw material sourcing, and advanced battery technologies to minimize the environmental impact of electric vehicles (EVs) [3].
The hub's strategic location within the Mirafiori Complex, a historical automotive manufacturing site, underscores Stellantis' commitment to sustainability and circularity. By establishing this hub, Stellantis not only enhances its sustainable manufacturing practices but also sets a benchmark for automotive sustainability and circularity worldwide [1][2].
The hub supports Stellantis' use of dual battery chemistries, including nickel-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and high-energy nickel-based batteries. This approach aims to improve energy density and further lower emissions across the vehicle lifecycle [3].
The Mirafiori Complex remains an important production site, producing models like the new Maserati GranTurismo, which balances luxury performance with eco-conscious production trends [4]. The activities at Mirafiori contribute to broader regulatory compliance, such as preparing for stricter European environmental standards like Euro 7, reflecting Stellantis' commitment to sustainability and innovation in automotive engineering [4].
Stellantis has invested over €5 billion in Italian operations for new products and manufacturing sites in the past four years. The company aims to quadruple extended life revenues for parts and services and multiply recycling revenues by 10 times by 2030 as compared to 2021 [5].
In addition to the Mirafiori Circular Economy Hub, Stellantis has announced that the Melfi facility, in partnership with Sochaux in France, will host the new electric platform STLA Medium, specifically designed for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market [6]. The Mirafiori Complex will be home to Stellantis' leading Circular Economy Hub, which is set to open in 2023 [2].
The Circular Economy Hub will initially focus on vehicle reconditioning, vehicle dismantling, and parts remanufacturing, with plans to expand globally [3]. Stellantis' Circular Economy Business Unit is a 360-degree business based on the 4Rs strategy - repair, reuse, reman, and recycle [7].
Stellantis continues its fruitful collaboration with the Polytechnic of Turin, leading to the creation of a campus of design and sustainable mobility within the Mirafiori area [8]. At full production, the Mirafiori and Metz, France, facilities together will supply all relevant Stellantis manufacturing sites in Europe [9].
The new Mirafiori e-Transmissions Assembly site is expected to start production in the second half of 2024. The STLA Medium platform is expected to achieve a range up to 700 kilometers (440 miles) [6]. Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a partner of Stellantis with a one-third equity stake, intends to build a third European battery cell manufacturing plant in Termoli, repurposing an existing Stellantis plant for electric vehicle battery production [10].
The Mirafiori Complex is part of the Turin Manufacturing District, a vehicle production hub, an electrification engineering center, and the heart of design for iconic Italian brands [11]. Stellantis' Italian plants are undergoing progressive electrification for the production of new electric or low-emission models [12].
Stellantis' goal is to become a sustainable mobility tech company with the objective to reach carbon net zero ahead of competition [9]. This strategic expansion of Stellantis' sustainability initiatives aligns with both environmental goals and evolving market demands for greener vehicles and reduced industrial waste.
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- Stellantis will prioritize battery recycling and sustainable raw material sourcing at its Circular Economy Hub, aiming to minimize the environmental impact of electric vehicles.
- The SUSTAINera Hub, a part of Stellantis' carbon net zero strategy, will focus on activities like vehicle reconditioning, promoting the reuse of automotive parts, and reducing waste.
- Investments in electric vehicles are a key part of Stellantis' strategy, as they aim to quadruple extended life revenues for parts and services and multiply recycling revenues by 10 times by 2030.
- The Mirafiori Complex, home to Stellantis' leading Circular Economy Hub, will also produce cars like the new Maserati GranTurismo, which balances luxury performance with eco-conscious production trends.
