“Four global platforms, associated with Bio-Hybrid technologies, will be implemented – more than 40 models, in addition to eight new powertrains and electrification applications,” noted Stellantis South America COO Emanuel Cappellano. Specifics on which sorts of vehicles and powertrains we can expect were not provided at this early stage, but given the sheer number of new powertrains and vehicle models promised, it’s safe to assume that there will be a diverse spread, covering everything from small commuter cars to midsize pickups and even full-size commercial vehicles.
While some may bemoan the death of the V8 in the Dodge Charger, Stellantis is doing all it can to keep combustion alive, and this investment (to be made from 2025 to 2030) is not the only one that seeks to keep engines running.