One of the recent global automotive industry events, FCA and two PSA Group decided to merge. But in the meantime, FCA and PSA still have their own problems to solve. For FCA, the speed of development of the electric field is one of the key issues in order to catch up with rivals, the group’s chief executive, said the technology might consider buying Tesla rather than build from scratch. When
after the announcement of operating performance report 2019 quarter 3, FCA Chief Executive Mick Manley accept Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas telephone market access said the partnership between Tesla. Tesla currently FCA to pay high fees in exchange for share of carbon emissions, to avoid violating EU regulations result in a fine.
Manley said the PSA merger will create a new world’s 4th largest automotive group, which also allow the two sides will face a large-scale electrification challenge. And because the group a step slow on electric development investment, we must step up the pace, so very happy to further deepen the relationship with Tesla to buy Tesla electric car platform developed to replace.
In his view, it is difficult to reject the idea, because Tesla and procurement platform can save a lot of money for FCA and PSA. In the early merger, in terms of these two funds Automotive Group is particularly important to reduce overhead somewhere, it can support on behalf of more critical projects.
for consumers also have obvious benefits, some components will be able to cross-platform sharing, including the battery pack and powertrain. Manley added, FCA may buy Skateboard platform to Tesla. And then the other suspension systems, control and other adjustments in order to render compliance with FCA Group’s brand personality.
Tesla platform to provide technical or other depot is not the first time, Toyota had to buy the stock when the company was established early, Tesla is responsible for providing power systems. But Tesla IPO for the first time in 2010When the public offering, Toyota clearing and holding the hands of an end to their relationship. Since
With the 2021 FCA ended contract with Tesla, from the beginning of 2022 FCA will be able to enjoy this time alone for the efforts made to reduce carbon emissions, no additional payments to other companies. Manley admitted, and Tesla transaction does help FCA through the transition period, the Group is committed to the future will continue to work to promote the reduction of carbon emissions in the world.