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56-516: In the past, it was the largest Italian industrial complex. It is the oldest automobile factory in Europe and is still partially in operation today. It occupies an area of 2,000,000 m². Twenty kilometres of railway lines and 11 kilometres of underground roads link the various warehouses. The office building, which overlooks Corso Giovanni Agnelli, is a 5-storey building 220 metres long, covered with white Finale stone. The self-contained electricity production of

112-557: A B-segment car under four meters in length with the increased height, flexible seating, cargo configurability and versatility of an MPV. The Idea's rear seats combine 40:20:40 split/folding and 60-degree-reclining backrests with a 60:40 split, folding and sliding seat base — the rear seats slide forward or rearward to prioritize cargo or passenger space, recline for comfort lounging, as well as fold and tumble for maximum cargo. The front passenger seat folds flat to receive tall items and 25 storage compartments are distributed throughout

168-464: A JBL Premium Audio sound system with different modes selected by Andrea Bocelli , "Inspired By Beauty" which comes exclusively in rose gold and features luxury trimming like embroidered seats, and "Inspired By Los Angeles " which comes exclusively in a blue-ish gray ("Marine Layer Mist") and combines the features of the Inspired By Music and Inspired By Beauty models. Unveiled on 4 July 2023,

224-457: A Scorpionissima edition limited to 1,949 examples. Scorpionissima models will be available in a choice of Acid Green or Poison Blue colours, bearing unique side graphics and wheels. The first deliveries were scheduled for June 2023. It has a single electric traction motor which produces 113.7 kW (152.5 hp) and 235 N⋅m (173 lbf⋅ft), which are increases of 26.7 kW (35.8 hp) and 15 N⋅m (11 lbf⋅ft) compared to

280-731: A 24  kWh battery (21.2 kWh usable) that charges at up to 50 kW. The second are equipped in the higher level Passion, Icon, Red, and La Prima trims, with a 87 kW (117 hp) motor, 42 kWh battery (37.3 kWh usable), and 85 kW charger. With the larger battery and more powerful motor, the car is limited to 93 mph (150 km/h); these models can accelerate from 0–50 km/h (31 mph) in 3.1 seconds and 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.0 s. The smaller battery reduces power and also weight, by 100 kg (220 lb), resulting in an acceleration of 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.5 s. Both battery models can accelerate to 0–50 km/h (31 mph) in 3.1 seconds;

336-634: A clutchless 5-speed sequential manual shift with a selectable, fully automatic mode — as an automated manual gearbox marketed as Dualogic. The Brazilian version of the Idea was launched in late 2005. The engines available are the new 1.4-litre 8-valve 86 hp (64 kW) Fire engine (the same as in the Grande Punto ) and the latest version of the GM -sourced Powertrain 1.8-litre 8-valve 114 hp (85 kW) engine. Both have flexible fuel technology, which lets

392-509: A headlight delay system marketed as Follow Me Home . Optional features included a panoramic sunroof, parking sensors, and dual-zone climate control. The Fiat Idea engines are all Euro 4 compliant. The petrol engine is the 1.4-litre 16 valve 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp), available with five- and six-speed gearboxes, and the diesel 1.3-litre 16 valve MultiJet units, with 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) or 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp). All of these engines can be matched with

448-418: A plastic texture derived from the brand's Kabuki lamp, and the seats are upholstered with 100% recycled polypropylene. An Imperial Saffron orange paint finish is applied to the exterior of the B.500 from Bvlgari, using gold dust reclaimed from the firm's manufacture of jewelry; inside, recycled silk scarves from the marque cover the dashboard and are used to trim the leather seats. The steering wheel features

504-441: A removable brooch set with amethyst, topaz, and citrine stones. In addition, a special hatbox and jewelry case were made for the B.500; the gold key to the automobile, set with an ancient coin, may also be worn as jewelry. The Nuova Abarth 500e is a high-performance variant that was released in 2023. It made its official debut on 22 November 2022, featuring unique scorpion-badged alloy wheels. Initially, it will be released in

560-527: A similar colour leather from certified sources. After the car was unveiled in front of Duomo Cathedral amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy , it was moved throughout Milan to send a message of positivity to the city and Italy. The Kartell is finished in a monochrome Kartell blue colour, extending to metal, plastic, and rubber exterior surfaces. The wheels, front grille, side mirror housings, and dashboard are covered in

616-464: A spaceship-like tone; the 500e will instead play the score from Amarcord , composed by Nino Rota , when cruising below 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph). According to Fiat, alternative sounds will be downloadable in the future. The 500e is offered with a choice of two motor and battery combinations. One is fitted to the entry level Action trim in the UK, equipped with a 94 bhp (70 kW) motor and

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672-405: Is 6 cm (2.4 in) longer, 6 cm (2.4 in) wider, and 4 cm (1.6 in) taller, with a 2 cm (0.79 in) increase in wheelbase . The older, second-generation 500 (2007) is equipped with an internal-combustion engine or a mild hybrid drivetrain and remained in production until 2024. A variant of the third-generation 500e, fitted with the mild hybrid drivetrain from

728-569: Is a car manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 2003 to 2012 over a single generation with one intermediate facelift . It is a five-passenger mini MPV with five doors. It has a front-engine, front-wheel drive layout . Internally designated the Type 350 , the Idea was Fiat's first entry in the compact MPV market, sharing its platform with the second-generation Fiat Punto ( Project 188 ); exterior design by Fabrizio Giugiaro at Italdesign and interior design by Fiat's Centro Stilo. The monovolume design

784-411: Is displayed on a 10.25-inch (26 cm) touchscreen. It has Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity, automatic call to the emergency services, and can also be used to monitor the car or control certain functions remotely using a smartphone app. Under European Union law, all EVs must produce some form of noise at low speeds to make pedestrians aware of their presence. Most cars use

840-484: Is generally favourable toward electric vehicles (EVs). Most versions of the car are powered by an 87 kW (117 hp) electric traction motor, fed by a 42   kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Previously, FCA had assembled a different model, also named the 500e, from December 2012 to June 2019 at its Toluca Car Assembly plant in Mexico; this earlier 500e was a BEV derived from the second-generation 2007 Fiat 500 and

896-467: Is noted for its centrally located instrument cluster, and high H-point , reconfigurable seating — with reclining, sliding and folding rear seating. The Idea debuted at the 2003 Geneva International Motor Show , followed a year later by an upscale variant, the Lancia Musa , sharing many common components with modified exterior. Both were manufactured at Fiat's Mirafiori plant and were superseded by

952-511: The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show held in November, Fiat showed the three special 500e-based concept models designed by Armani , Kartell , and Bulgari . Fiat was expected to unveil the North American specification 500e at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show , before it went on sale in the first quarter of 2024 as a 2024 model year vehicle. However, Stellantis was absent from the 2023 LA Auto Show and

1008-504: The 500 BEV , with production to start in the second quarter of 2020. The new line was planned to have an annual production capacity of 80,000 500 BEVs. FCA invested another €50  million to build a battery production line at Mirafiori in October 2019. Camouflaged prototypes of the third-generation 500 BEV were photographed while undergoing tests in December 2019. The public unveiling amid

1064-779: The BMW i3 , Honda e , Mini Electric (marketed as the Mini Cooper SE in all markets outside the UK), Peugeot e-208 , Renault Twingo Electric , Renault Zoe , Smart Forfour , and the Volkswagen Group New Small Family platforms ( SEAT Mii / Škoda Citigo / Volkswagen e-Up ). Alongside Honda e, the 500e was compared to the Ford 021C concept of 1999. Initially, sales were limited to Europe only starting from 2020; other markets, such as Brazil and Israel, followed starting in 2021. Exports to

1120-466: The COVID-19 pandemic on 4 March 2020, previously scheduled for Geneva, was led by FCA Chief Marketing Officer Olivier François , who said they held the event in Milan "to show that FCA stands close to Milan and to Italy." The 500e sits on a totally new platform and is slightly bigger than the second-generation model, which was introduced in 2007. Compared to the second-generation 500, the third-generation 500e

1176-549: The Fiat 500L . Production continued through MY 2016 in Brazil, including the Adventure model, a front-drive variant with increased ground clearance, and styling elements resembling an off-road vehicle. The Idea nameplate is an acronym for Intelligent Design Emotive Architecture. The Idea was conceived as a compact, mono volume MPV — i.e., to integrate the handling and compact size of

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1232-746: The Fiat Idea minivan and the sister Lancia Musa and in 2006 started the second assembly line of the Fiat Grande Punto . Production of the Grande Punto stopped in 2007 and the assembly line was converted to produce the Alfa Romeo Mito and many components for the Abarth Grande Punto . On 18 February 2008 the new Abarth headquarters was inaugurated in the Officina 83 area, while the new Abarth 500

1288-456: The Fiat Panda , which in turn was expected to form the basis for the next electric Fiat 500e. The concept Centoventi showcased a modular battery concept, allowing an extended range using dealer-installed battery packs. In July 2019, FCA announced plans to invest €700  million in its Mirafiori plant to build a new production line devoted to its first BEV marketed in Europe, tentatively named

1344-505: The Hot Autumn . The contractual claims joined the students' demands, giving life to a movement that would shake Italy for over a decade. Years later, Enrico Berlinguer , with a gesture of strong emblematic value, and not just within the PCI , would speak at the gates of Mirafiori, occupied by the workers: "That" top action "is realized with increasing separateness among the levels of the organization:

1400-800: The Mirafiori plant in Turin , Italy, starting in 2020, and was sold alongside the second-generation 500, which was manufactured in Tychy , Poland until 2024. It was scheduled to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show but that event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic ; it was launched on 4 March 2020 in Milan . The 500e has a 320 km (199 mi) range on the European WLTP combined test cycle, and achieves 400 km (249 mi) on that test's urban cycle, which

1456-451: The engine braking effect of a conventional car equipped with a manual transmission, while Scorpion Track sacrifices range for performance. In manufacturer testing at Balocco, the Abarth 500e is able to complete laps 1 second quicker than the Abarth 695. Total weight is 1,410 kg (3,110 lb), including the 295 kg (650 lb) battery. Charging hardware is carried over from

1512-602: The 500e debuted on the Web on December 6. Production of the 500e for North America began in February 2024 at Mirafiori Assembly. A Product Red version of the 2024 FIAT 500e is available to order from some dealerships in the U.S., British Columbia, and Quebec as of February 2024, available only in red (later white and black). Availability may expand to other parts of Canada later. Three other trims were released later, including "Inspired By Music" which comes exclusively in black and features

1568-468: The EPA combined driving cycle. Observed consumption was markedly better than the estimate, at 12.4 kWh/100 km (169 mpg‑e) during testing by Ars Technica , using Range mode. The 500e has three driving modes branded Normal, Range, and Sherpa. Fiat's press release describes the features of Sherpa mode as: "Just like a Himalayan Sherpa , who is in charge of the whole expedition and guides it to

1624-561: The Fiat 500e and the Maserati Levante are produced in Mirafiori. Fiat 500e The Fiat 500e (project 332), also known as the 500 elettrica or New 500 is a battery-electric car by Italian manufacturer Fiat as the third generation of its 500 city cars , following the original 500 (1957–1975) and second-generation 500 (2007–2024). The third-generation 500e is manufactured at

1680-446: The Fiat 600e is a 5-door crossover SUV with a design inspired by the 500e. Production began in February 2020, shortly after FCA completed the new production line at Mirafiori Assembly. Production was paused starting on 13 March 2020 during the nationwide lockdown in Italy due to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections. By August 2022, it was the best-selling electric car in Italy. The 500e competes with electric city cars like

1736-611: The SkyDome, 15" alloys, Bluetooth phone system, and leather seats among other features. In 2010, the Idea received a major facelift with a new front, rear, and door handle. Over 265,000 Ideas have been sold in Brazil. The Idea Adventure is a mini crossover version launched in September 2006 in São Paulo , Brazil. Chiefly featuring cosmetic revisions to the Idea, the Adventure has a revised suspension, tires are Pirelli Scorpion 205/70 R15,

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1792-616: The U.S. could follow if there is sufficient demand. The 500e is expected to go on sale in North America by the first quarter of 2024. The 500e is the first city car with level 2 autonomous driving , and the first FCA car equipped with the new UConnect 5 infotainment system . The ADAS systems include Autonomous Emergency Brake with pedestrian and cyclist detection; Intelligent Speed Assistant; Lane Control; Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) and Lane Centering ; and Emergency Call. The Android-based UConnect 5 infotainment system

1848-451: The base model with the smaller 24 kWh battery is limited to 50 kW; all have an on-board AC charger that accommodates up to 11 kW. At 85 kW, it takes 5 minutes to add enough charge to travel 50 kilometres (31 mi). The fast charger can charge the 42 kWh battery from 0 to 80% in just 35 minutes at 85 kW, or from 10 to 80% in 30 minutes for the smaller 24 kWh battery. A CCS Combo Type 2 inlet located on

1904-961: The cabin. The Idea's seating was designed using biometric principles developed by Antonio Dal Monte at the Italian National Olympic Committee 's sport medicine institute. Standard features included six airbags, Isofix attachments, automatic door locks, fire prevention system (fuel pump inertia cut off switch and in-tank fuel cut off; plastic fuel tank resistant to mechanical stress and fire; maxifuse-equipped electrical power leads to cut off power supply at high temperature; protectively located starter motor and alternator connections with abrasion‐proof coatings; and fire-resistant interior trim), ABS braking with brake force distribution, and anti-slip regulation system to limit wheel slip in cases of reduced grip, traction control, electronic stability control , hill-holder , electric speed-sensitive power steering system, 0-20-40 split rear seating, and

1960-456: The destination, this driving mode adjusts various parameters: maximum speed, limited to 80 km/h (50 mph); accelerator response, in order to reduce energy consumption; and deactivation of the climate control system and heated seats." Range mode enables one-pedal driving, with strong regenerative braking as the throttle pedal is lifted. The 500e models with a 42 kWh battery can accommodate DC fast charging at up to 85 kW, while

2016-465: The doubling of capacity, completed in 1958. Starting from the post-war period, the design of the most advanced Fiat products (cars, industrial vehicles, aeronautical engines, aircraft, etc.) was concentrated in the office building and the plant became the site of the greatest industrial development in Turin (new welfare, and inevitably also of great social tensions). In 1956 the expansion called "Mirafiori-Sud"

2072-773: The driver use either gasoline or ethanol . This version has increased height compared to the European version. The dashboard derives from the Fiat Palio Mk. III , and adapted to the Fiat Idea. Options include a panoramic glass roof as an option, marketed as the SkyDome. The Idea is exported in two different trim levels (the ELX with the 1.4-liter engine and the HLX with the 1.8 engine) and it has four airbags , anti-lock braking system with EBD ; parking, rain and lights sensor, security laminated glass,

2128-465: The first Fiat-fashion limited editions; previously, Frida Giannini of Gucci had collaborated with Fiat Centro Stile to produce a special edition of the preceding Fiat 500 (2007 model), released in 2011. Lasers were used to engrave the steel body panels on the Armani, which is finished in a grey-green matte silk effect that includes anti-pollution and anti-bacterial technologies. The seats are finished in

2184-417: The line remained La Prima at £30,495 . In Autumn 2021, Fiat announced a new Product Red branded edition, fitted with the 42 kWh battery and available in hatchback and convertible styles. The Passion trim level, which included different wheel designs, a seven-inch touchscreen media system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto , a digital radio, climate control, folding rear seats, and cruise control ,

2240-448: The passenger's side to enhance access to the rear seat, with availability limited to left-hand-drive cars. At that time in the UK, the entry-level three-door was offered as the Action model with a smaller 24 kW-hr battery at £22,995 , the more expensive Passion and Icon models were offered at £26,495 and £27,995 , respectively, and were equipped with a 42 kW-hr battery. The top of

2296-557: The peak of production and technology in those years, was named the 131 Mirafiori and it was the first model to reintroduce a numerical alpha denomination. The 131 was produced from 1974 to 1983 with 1,513,800 units sold. In October 2001 production of the Lancia Thesis started after the closure of the Fiat Rivalta plant . In 2002 Fiat relocated the production of Lancia Lybra and Alfa Romeo 166 . In 2003 Mirafiori plant started producing

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2352-420: The plant was around 210 GWh/year in 2011. Today around 18,000 employees work in the area and in 2012 about 41,600 cars were produced. Currently it produces the Fiat 500e , Maserati Levante luxury SUV, Maserati Ghibli sport sedan and Maserati Quattroporte luxury sedan. In the more than 80 years since inauguration, over 35 types of cars and 28.7 million vehicles have been produced at the Mirafiori plant. It

2408-529: The rear right fender of the car accommodates both AC and DC charging; for North America, a CCS Combo Type 1 connector is fitted instead. The Launch Edition also includes the easyWallbox, a home charging station developed by Engie for FCA that can be connected to a normal home outlet to supply power at 2.3 kW; the easyWallbox can be upgraded to supply up to 7.4 kW. The 500e in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2021. Fiat Idea The Fiat Idea

2464-566: The regular 500e equipped with the larger battery, at rates up to 85 kW. The Abarth 500e has a battery with a capacity of 42.2 kWh (gross) and 37.3 kWh (net), giving the vehicle a claimed range of 264 km (164 mi) under the WLTP driving cycle with the standard 17-inch wheels; equipping the 18-inch wheels reduces range to 253 km (157 mi). Real-world mixed driving with 18-inch wheels indicated an actual range of 212 km (132 mi), with consumption of 3.4 mi/kWh. At

2520-464: The second-generation 500, will be sold as the 500 Ibrida starting in early 2026. It will be assembled alongside the 500e at Mirafiori. Initially, the 500e was available exclusively as a two-door cabriolet four-seater in the La Prima trimline, with production limited to 500 examples per country. Before any local incentives, the La Prima launch editions have a retail price of €37,900 in Italy. La Prima

2576-643: The standard motor; this improves the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7 seconds. The enhancements in power and torque output are derived from improved inverter and battery wiring, and a reduction in the final-drive ratio. The Abarth also swaps the rear drum brakes fitted to the standard 500e for disc brakes. Three driving modes are offered: Turismo, Scorpion Street, and Scorpion Track; output power and torque are limited to 100 kW (130 hp) and 220 N⋅m (160 lbf⋅ft) in Turismo. Scorpion Street maximizes regenerative braking, simulating

2632-413: The top managers of professional politicians, a consolidated class of local administrators, the grassroots militants, the last representatives of a communist people spread among work, trade unions, commitment in and for the party". In the early 1970s the plant was upgraded to accommodate the production lines of a very important model for the Fiat range: the 131 sedan that, to honoiur the plant that reached

2688-540: The top speed is limited to 84 mph (135 km/h). Energy consumption under the WLTP cycle is 14.3 kWh/100 km (146 mpg‑e) for the 500e (42 kWh) and 18.1 kWh/100 km (116 mpg‑e) for the Abarth. For North America, the 500e is offered with the 87 kW (117 hp) traction motor and 42 kWh battery, giving it an estimated range of 149 mi (240 km) and consumption of 116 mpg‑e (18.1 kWh/100 km) under

2744-508: Was also presented during the inauguration of the same. In July 2012, production of Fiat Idea and Lancia Musa ceased. In 2016, production started of the Maserati Levante luxury sport utility. In summer 2018, the last Alfa Romeo Mito was built. In November 2018 FCA announced that the production of the Fiat 500 Electric was planned for 2020. In July 2019 FCA started investing 788 million euros into building electric Fiat 500e . As of 2022,

2800-463: Was available in one of three colours: Mineral Grey, Ocean Green, and Celestial Blue, designed to be reminiscent of the earth, sea, and sky, respectively; the soft top was finished with an exclusive monogram logo. A three-door hatchback followed in June 2020, starting at £26,995 , and Fiat introduced a four-doored hatchback designated 3+1 ("Trepiuno") in October of that year, with a small rear-hinged door on

2856-476: Was inaugurated on 15 May 1939 in the presence of Benito Mussolini , but the Duce found himself speaking in a cold climate of workers, marked by the increase in food prices due to the politics of autarchy and the fear of the imminent war, which point to leave the stage when a question addressed to the crowd was answered only by a few hundred people out of the 50,000 present. The first model that would have been produced

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2912-438: Was inaugurated, where the activities of sheet metal stamping and mechanical machining (engines and gearboxes) were located and expanded, while in the original area (now called Mirafiori-Nord) there remained the paving, the painting, the assembly, the finishing and the test track, as well as minor workings. In 1969, in full economic expansion, great agitation due to the three-year term of the metalworkers' work contract gave rise to

2968-628: Was sold exclusively in a limited number of states within the United States market. Sergio Marchionne called for FCA to pivot towards electric and hybrid automobiles starting in 2018, including an all-new electric 500e by 2020. FCA showed the Fiat Centoventi concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019; the Centoventi concept previewed what automotive industry believed to be a future BEV version of

3024-520: Was the Fiat 700, a project left unfinished due to the outbreak of the Second World War . Car production really started only in 1947 with the second series of the Fiat 500 B “Topolino” and the relocation of the lines of the Fiat 1100 , previously built at the Lingotto factory. On 5 March 1943 a workers' strike began in the workshop 19 of the factory. In a few days 100,000 workers crossed their arms: it

3080-491: Was the first major worker rebellion that would soon spread to all the factories in Northern Italy. Passed into history as the "strikes of March 1943", it marked the beginning of the collapse of the fascist regime and represented the first vocal episode of the anti-fascist resistance . Seriously damaged by air raids during the Second World War , the factory was rebuilt and expanded with a development project that culminated with

3136-438: Was withdrawn. Three additional one-off models styled by well-known designers were announced with the launch of the 500e; proceeds from the auctions of the 500 Giorgio Armani , B.500 "MAI TROPPO" ("Never Too Much") by Bvlgari , and the 500 Kartell will benefit environmental organizations set up by Leonardo DiCaprio . The Kartell and Bvlgari models were created through a partnership between FCA and Altagamma . These were not

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