It is manufactured in the Brazilian Betim plant and, although it was not revealed with certainty what vehicle it will be, it will not come from two already known examples.
Stellantis, the renowned group of multinational companies of the automotive industry, confirmed the launch of its first regional hybrid model manufactured at the Brazilian Betim plant.
Although the model was not confirmed, it was known that the brand new vehicle will belong to the family of Fiat, and would not leave Press or the Fastback. Precisely, images of the latter were recently known in which the new digital board linked to the hybrid system.
When will the premiere of the new Stellantis hybrid model be?
Stellantis is about to launch a new model with its technology Bio-Hybrid in Brazil in November, before reaching other markets. This system hybridwhich combines combustion engines with biofuels such as ethanol, is a lighter electrification option.
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Furthermore, it incorporates a electric motor of up to 3 KW that replaces the alternator and starter motor, improving torque and charging a 12 Volt battery, which optimizes performance and reduces fuel consumption.
The model will probably have a 1.0 turbo three-cylinder gasoline enginewhich without electrification offers up to 120 horsepower.
In this regard, Emanuele Cappellano, president of Stellantis for South Americastated: “The launch of the first hybrid-flex vehicle designed and produced in the country represents another milestone for the Brazilian automotive industry and for engineering. Stellantis in South America. Our team dedicated all its efforts to the launch of this new technology, developed for the Brazilian market, as well as other regions of the world that have access to biofuels, such as ethanol. This model will contribute to the decarbonization of mobility in the country, in addition to promoting the evolution of the automotive sector and starting the process of nationalization of electrification, placing Brazil in a prominent position in relation to other markets.”
The technology is expected Bio-Hybrid will expand to other models in the region in the future, marking progress in the company’s electrification strategy.
Source: Ambito
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