MILAN (Reuters) – Stellantis announced on Friday its intention to join the European automobile lobby. THAT (BIT:), which he left at the start of 2023, in a move that could signal a more cautious stance on the part of the automaker on its electrification projects.
“Stellantis (NYSE:), the second largest European automobile manufacturer, confirms its intention to apply for membership of ACEA,” the group said in a press release.
The Association of European Automobile Manufacturers, widely known by its French acronym ACEA, has been the industry's leading lobby group since its founding in 1991, bringing together European car, truck, van and bus manufacturers .
Stellantis left the group following a decision by its former CEO Carlos Tavares.
Tavares, who resigned earlier this week, recently opposed an ACEA proposal to delay European Union fines for automakers that fail to meet interim emissions reduction targets. carbon emissions set for 2025.
ACEA welcomed Stellantis' application on Saturday.
“Given the unprecedented competitiveness crisis that Europe is going through and the collective need to address the challenges of green transformation, it is more important than ever to stay united,” he said in a statement.
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