The company said on Friday (6) that it planned to rejoin the European automotive association ACEA, of which it had ceased to be a part at the beginning of 2023, in a move that could signal a more cautious stance for the automaker in its electrification plans. .
“Stellantis, Europe’s second largest carmaker, confirms that it intends to apply for membership in ACEA,” the group said in a statement.
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association, widely known by its French acronym ACEA, has been the industry’s main lobbying group since its creation in 1991, uniting Europe’s car, truck, van and bus manufacturers.
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Stellantis had left the group following a decision by former CEO Carlos Tavares.
Tavares, who earlier this week recently opposed an ACEA proposal to postpone European Union fines for automakers that fail to meet interim carbon reduction targets set for 2025.
On Saturday, ACEA accepted Stellantis’ request.
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“Given Europe’s unprecedented competitiveness crisis and the collective need to master the challenges of green transformation, it is more important than ever that we stand together,” he said in a statement.
