Italy

On April 24, Automobili Lamborghini unveiled its first hybrid plug-in Urus SE SUV at the Volkswagen Group Media Night ahead of Auto China 2024. The vehicle features a redesigned exterior, improved aerodynamics, advanced technology, and a hybrid powertrain. It achieves an 80% reduction in emissions compared to its predecessor.

Urus SE combines a re-engineered twin-turbo 4.0 V8 engine with an electric powertrain, producing a total output of 800 CV and 950 Nm of torque. The electric motor, integrated into the 8-speed automatic transmission, serves as a boost for the V8 and enables the Urus SE to operate as a 100% electric 4WD vehicle. A 25.9-kWh lithium-ion battery is placed below the load floor, capable of over 60 km of electric range. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, from 0 to 200 km/h in 11.2 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 312 km/h.

In terms of design upgrades, includes matrix LED headlights, a redesigned bumper, and front grill. Aerodynamic enhancements include new under-body air vents and revised ducts, improving airflow by 15% for component cooling and boosting air cooling to the braking system by 30%.

Inside, a 12.3-inch touchscreen and digital instrument cluster offer an updated HMI and Lamborghini Infotainment System (LIS). The SE also introduces new displays for driving assistance and a dedicated telemetry system. The Urus SE features eleven driving modes, combining six traditional modes with four new Electric Performance Strategies (EPS), enhancing both on-road and off-road capabilities.

Based on Automobili Lamborghini press release

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) and Lamborghini jointly developed bespoke 21-inch, 22-inch, and 23-inch P Zero tires, as well as a 22-inch Scorpion Winter 2 tire for the new Lamborghini Urus SE, the first plug-in hybrid variant of Lamborghini’s SUV.

This was the result of a development program taking in more than 300kph at the Nardò circuit in Italy as well as -30° in the Arctic Circle.

All tires have Pirelli’s ‘Elect’ marking, signifying technologies that enhance the characteristics of electrified cars.

The construction, tread pattern, and compounds of these new tires are optimized to withstand the high torque demands of the vehicle, as well as to support its weight, reduce road noise, and enhance battery life thanks to reduced rolling resistance.

(From a press release dated April 24, 2024)

On April 22, FISMIC union announced that the solidarity contract for 1,174 employees has been activated at the Stellantis Mirafiori site who will work on the Fiat 500 electric line, effective from April 23 to August 4, 2024.

The contract aims to maintain jobs, ensure a dignified transition, and protect income. The union emphasizes the need for government intervention to secure an industrial policy for the sector and allocate all Fiat 500 models to Mirafiori promptly.

Based on FISMIC press release