With Support From SENAI, Stellantis Launches Project for Electric Vehicle Conversion Aiming at Decarbonization

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Published on 20/01/2023 at 00:04

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The Project Aims to Provide a Sustainable Solution to Contribute to the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector in the World. Stellantis Has Joined SENAI to Develop Technology for Converting Internal Combustion Vehicles to Electric Vehicles.

With the transport market increasingly close to decarbonization and electrification of automobiles, several companies are investing in the segment. Stellantis is one of them, which has a project in partnership with SENAI under development. The initiative aims to convert internal combustion vehicles into electric vehicles, contributing to a more sustainable future in the transport sector. The project also has the partnership of Weg and FuelTech companies for its development.

SENAI and Stellantis Join Forces to Contribute to the Decarbonization of Transport in a New Electric Vehicle Conversion Project

In partnership with the SENAI A3 program from Rota 2030, Stellantis is developing a project for the conversion of electric vehicles.

The initiative aims to convert new and used light commercial vehicles with internal combustion engines to propulsion with electric powertrains.

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Weg and FuelTech are also participating in the initiative, which targets the decarbonization of the transport sector in the coming years.

The main goal of the companies is to offer a sustainable, quality solution that ensures safety in the conversion of electric vehicles.

With the project, Stellantis takes another step towards advancing its strategic plan Dare Forward 2030.

The plan’s main goal is to neutralize carbon emissions by 2038.

In this way, the company continues to stand out in its pursuit of the decarbonization of its operations, gradually moving towards a more sustainable future.

The electric vehicle conversion project was initiated in partnership with SENAI in 2022, involving the Fiat Fiorino and Peugeot Partner Rapid utility models.

Currently, the initiative involves removing the internal combustion powertrain and installing the conversion kit and battery set.

The testing of these vehicles will take place on public roads to identify the main technical and economic factors involving the local components of the vehicles.

In this way, the companies will be able to identify potential issues that may arise in the use of electric vehicles. Thus, Stellantis aims to minimize possible risks.

Stellantis Advances in the Search for a Sustainable Future and the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector

Stellantis has been investing in sustainable initiatives for its operations for several years. However, the electric vehicle conversion project has allowed for further expansion of these initiatives. The company now aims to build a sustainable and profitable business that promotes the circular economy in the markets in which it operates.

The Director of Product Programs and Planning at Stellantis for South America, Breno Kamei, commented on the project. He emphasized that the initiative is being developed only for commercial vehicle fleets, but the intention is to expand to other models.

In this way, decarbonization in the transport sector could become accessible over the next few years.

Meanwhile, the Operations Manager at the SENAI Institute of Innovation in Embedded Systems, Leonardo Oliveira, highlighted: “For SENAI, the project represents an excellent opportunity to develop competencies in order to contribute increasingly to the evolution of technologies aimed at the decarbonization of the economy, sustainability, and circular economy.”

Now, Stellantis will continue its efforts and testing to ensure the best outcome of the decarbonization and electric vehicle conversion project with SENAI.

With Support From SENAI, Stellantis Launches Project for Electric Vehicle Conversion Aiming at Decarbonization

The Project Aims to Provide a Sustainable Solution to Contribute to the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector in the World. Stellantis Has Joined SENAI to Develop Technology for Converting Internal Combustion Vehicles to Electric Vehicles.

SENAI and Stellantis Join Forces to Contribute to the Decarbonization of Transport in a New Electric Vehicle Conversion Project

Stellantis Advances in the Search for a Sustainable Future and the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector

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