Stellantis (STLA, Financial) has debuted its new "STLA Frame" chassis for full-size trucks and SUVs, designed to fit electrified powertrains and other energy solutions. As part of the automaker's efforts to revive its company, the platform enables hybrid, internal combustion, maybe hydrogen technologies, battery electric (BEV), and range-extender electric vehicles (REEV).
With its multi-energy approach, Stellantis wants to meet a range of consumer needs, unlike rivals General Motors (GM) and Ford (F), which concentrate on dedicated EV platforms, CEO Carlos Tavares stated. Tavares said in a media teleconference, "We are here to make the consumers happy and fit the state of the market."
Featuring dual electric drive motors for all-wheel drive, the STLA Frame will run vehicles, including the Ram 1500 REV EV pickup. Using a gas-powered motor to charge the battery, the REEV seeks a range of 690 miles; the BEV variant wants 500 miles. Both variations will have a 2,700-pound payload and a 14,000-pound towing capacity. As competition in the EV truck market gets fiercer, Stellantis's shares dropped 2.54% on Tuesday, along with falls in GM and Ford.
