Excerpt from automotiveworld.com
Citroën is proud to invest in the Greek island of Chalki and take part in the pioneering project to transform the island into an area of sustainable, zero-emission mobility energy. Chalki has become a laboratory in Europe where green energy transition is being implemented with several partners which are all leaders in their fields of expertise such as Syngelidis Group, Citroën’s Greek importer, Vinci and Akuo Greece, to name a few. This is in line with Citroën’s belief that mobility should be available to everyone and showcases Citroën’s innovative and avant-garde approach.
«We are really glad to collaborate with the Island of Chalki on this exceptional project. This collaboration is completely in keeping with the spirit of Citroën, an innovative and daring brand, closely connected with people in their daily lives and their mobility. We are committed to making electrification available to everyone and we are very proud to contribute to the transformation of Chalki into an island which will be autonomous, smart and sustainable», states Vincent Cobée, CEO of Citroën.
Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Greek Government, Citroën/Syngelidis Group, Vinci and Akuo Greece, the lever has been activated to transform the island of Chalki into a « zero emission » economy. Citroën and Syngelidis Group are undertaking all measures to offer a range of electric vehicles which will only use renewable energy. The aim is to make this progress available to all residents and businesses on the island.
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