Buy buy ICE it’s been an exhilarating ride😳. So Stellantis Is Becoming a Technology Company—Here’s How

[ChargerChallenger]

Stellantis, the new brand formed after the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, is on the verge of transforming itself into a technology and mobility company. And the message is coming through loud and clear. Carlos Tavares, CEO of the company, opened his 2022 CESpress conference by saying, "We are reimagining the future of mobility for generations to come as we quickly shift to a tech company, providing our customers with safe, sustainable and affordable mobility solutions."

While the transformation will take years, the company has already started outlining its plan. Stellantis' global chief technology officer, Ned Curic, told MotorTrend in an interview the work starts by simplifying. Currently, the big automaker has many different platforms it supports, and focusing on a couple will help lead this new transformation.
"If you look at traditional tech companies, or new technology companies, they don't have many platforms—maybe one, two, or three—but then there's software to differentiate," he said. "What we have to do is to simplify our technology dramatically."
Simplifying the hardware and using the software to differentiate its components will be the starting point in the transformation. Along with creating an immersive cabin experience, Stellantis plans to gain customer satisfaction as it starts to roll out the new technology.

 

[HWDan]

" ... Simplifying the hardware and using the software ..."

If this means, stupid shit like swiping a touch screen to shift from forward to reverse (whether still gas, hybrid or battery), I'm out.

 

[ChargerChallenger]

meet your new captain to steer your POD😁

 

[ACMAVRO]

meet your new captain to steer your POD😁
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[Hickster]

What we need is another tech company mix crap up insted of fixing what we have. They want to reinvent the egg,,, head?? They expect to break into one of the hardest industrys their is. Instead of garage rock bans we willl have anothe worth less tech company.Hope the littke guys bust their ass. Stick to the basics of autos.

 

[Mike L.]

I like this guy better.

 

[BULL]

I like this guy better.
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K.I.S.S.

; )

 

[DavidKFla]

All the same with different grills and taillights.

 

[MikeD1]

All the same with different grills and taillights.

GM tried that in the mid 80's when they let the bean counters take over & the result was plummeting sales and massive customer defection to other brands.
It was a failure of galactic proportions and cost GM market share it could never recover.

 

[DavidKFla]

GM tried that in the mid 80's when they let the bean counters take over & the result was plummeting sales and massive customer defection to other brands.
It was a failure of galactic proportions and cost GM market share it could never recover.

They all did it. Every Ford or Lincoln looked the same.

 

[MiHiHemi]

They may try to jam all this E.V. stuff down our throats but it still has to be accepted by the masses. With current technology, I’m still not convinced it will be the next best thing.

 

[DavidKFla]

They may try to jam all this E.V. stuff down our throats but it still has to be accepted by the masses. With current technology, I’m still not convinced it will be the next best thing.

It's all about controlling your movement.

 

[ChargerChallenger]

The irony to the whole Stellantis or should I say the Peugeot merger was its was all about the ICE product lines of Jeep and Ram. Those are the most lucrative brands of all the FCA products. But yet those profits are now being gobbled up to transform the Ice age to EV age. I just am amazed the world automotive makers who actually donate huge monies to the world governments via their products do not take a harder position for future vehicles. Meaning the Auto Manufacturers could be much more aggressive towards the Greenies of the world to challenge their hell bent ways on telling everyone how the world ends. It’s pretty ridiculous to say the least when we all know many do want this technology and many would support having choices. But and as we see the big BUTT is these executives and board members of these major manufacturers just stuff their private pockets from being yes men and women to appease the Greenies. Interesting ties ahead to see how the change of transportation is upon us. And I believe a Drone vehicle like the drones we see today more human size will be in front of us in our lifetime. You wont own it a company will come to your residence and take you away to your destination and or you rent lease it as well.

 

[MikeD1]

^^^ This ! A lot of the ppl running these corps are not really 'car guys' and are only interested in what will line their pockets.
Much of the younger gen has not caught the car (and muscle car especially) 'bug' like we all did. To them it's just transportation and that's what the manufactures will deliver.

 

[ChargerChallenger]

^^^ This ! A lot of the ppl running these corps are not really 'car guys' and are only interested in what will line their pockets.
Much of the younger gen has not caught the car (and muscle car especially) 'bug' like we all did. To them it's just transportation and that's what the manufactures will deliver.

Right and many younger ones do not want a car payment nor a vehicle this is why the likes of Uber are successful.

 

[Hickster]

Some of these kids are doing good by Uber. As long as no negative press comes out.

 

[Confuzed1]

"If you look at traditional tech companies, or new technology companies, they don't have many platforms—maybe one, two, or three—but then there's software to differentiate," he said. "What we have to do is to simplify our technology dramatically."

So.....I'm guessing they'll be one...maybe two EV chassis/platforms they'll use and just stick different bodies on it and do some computer/software changes to make one have a little more power than the other?? Kinda sounds like more of a cost cutting thing than anything else...or am I way off here?

If so, seems like that has been already done in the past with the K cars. You could get a Plymouth reliant or a mini van on the same chassis with the same engines, dash etc. Heck, they still do it now with a lot of things. The dash on Chargers and Challengers are pretty much identical for instance...

 

[ChargerChallenger]

So.....I'm guessing they'll be one...maybe two EV chassis/platforms they'll use and just stick different bodies on it and do some computer/software changes to make one have a little more power than the other?? Kinda sounds like more of a cost cutting thing than anything else...or am I way off here?

If so, seems like that has been already done in the past with the K cars. You could get a Plymouth reliant or a mini van on the same chassis with the same engines, dash etc. Heck, they still do it now with a lot of things. The dash on Chargers and Challengers are pretty much identical for instance...

Yes your on track to what I think will be.

 

[Hickster]

Can we go back to the push button trany??

 

[Catless]

"We are reimagining the future of mobility for generations to come as we quickly shift to a tech company, providing our customers with safe, sustainable and affordable mobility solutions."
There is some real corporate speak! Mobility solutions.