Models for DS, Lancia, Opel and Jeep, including full-electric versions, will start production at the Italian factory in 2024-26, unions said.

Automakers are paying a premium to tout their environmental credentials, but the trouble is the steel is still being forged using fossil-fuels and it’s not clear how soon that can change.

Lutz Stiegler joins the EV maker from sister brand Volvo, where he is currently head of electric propulsion systems.

Sanjay Lal will join next month from Rivian. He was also part of Google's Android Automotive project.