(Finance) – Stellantis announced that it will cease to be a member of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) by the end of this year, while at the beginning of 2023 it should organize the first “Freedom of Mobility Forum“, an annual open meeting for public debate on the issues of sustainable mobility for society. The automotive group, born from the merger between the PSA and FCA groups, explains that the forum will be” an open annual meeting of passionate problem solvers committed to a decision-making process based on facts, which identify solutions to bring freedom of clean, safe and affordable mobility for society in the face of the implications of global warming.
“The environmental challenges that lie ahead, coupled with a rapidly changing economic environment, require an aan efficient, comprehensive and inclusive 360-degree approach involving all those who wish to contribute to the construction of sustainable mobility – he declared Carlos Tavares, CEO by Stellantis – We intend to create a public forum where participants can come together to address the key issues surrounding the debate on decarbonised mobility and identify the next steps to take together. Access to clean, safe and affordable mobility for citizens around the world is at stake. “
The “Freedom of Mobility Forum” will be planned and coordinated by a expert advisory board who will represent various stakeholders in the sector, including mobility and technology providers, academics, politicians and scientists. The forum will host debates on a select number of topics for each edition under the following principles of engagement: Global vision (several issues with a 360 degree approach); Based on the facts (facts to provide insights and possible solutions); Transparency (open to the public to ensure that all positions are made available to all); Respect first of all (engage in an honest, respectful and collaborative way).