As Ford cuts prices on Mach-E, it is increasing targeted range for the standard-range model to an EPA-estimated 250 miles for rear-wheel drive and 226 miles for all-wheel drive.
Customers for Clarios batteries include a broad range of vehicle manufacturers from makers of heavy trucks to light vehicles as well as aftermarket outlets such as AutoZone.
The electrified-vehicle transmission line will complement plans to transform the Mirafiori plant into Stellantis’ principal “Circular Economy Hub” run by the automaker’s newly launched Circular Economy Business Unit.
Peter Bosch, the current production director at VW Group’s Bentley brand, will replace Dirk Hilgenberg, with the aim of expediting software and electric drivetrain developments at the German automaker.