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A
special vehicle to be used by Pope Benedict XVI today for
his visit to the areas hit by the earthquake was produced in
the largest factory in Abruzzo. This unique version of the
Ducato Panorama, manufactured at the Sevel Val di Sangro
plant located around one hundred kilometres from L’Aquila,
has been provided by Fiat to the Civil Defence for the
Pope’s transportation.
This
initiative continues the collaboration initiated between
various Fiat Group companies and the Civil Defence in the
first phase of the disaster relief effort to enable a prompt
and effective response to various needs arising. The Ducato
will be used to transport the Holy Father to various sites
which are symbolic of the recent tragedy in Abruzzo: the
tent camp in Onna, the Basilica of Collemaggio, the ruins of
the student dormitory and finally the academy of the
Guardia di Finanza in Coppito, which is serving as
headquarters for the disaster relief effort.
This
one-of-a-kind vehicle was specially-equipped for the
occasion: A white exterior featuring the insignia of the
Civil Defence and a white leather-upholstered interior. This
seven seat vehicle (including five seats in the rear in a
divan/lounge-style configuration) is equipped with rear-view
camera, side footboard and the most advanced systems for
safety and low environmental impact.
Sevel,
the 50/50 joint venture between Fiat Group and PSA-Peugeot
Citroën, began its activities in 1981 and with 3.8 million
vehicles produced to date and with nearly six thousand
employees the venture is the largest industrial facility in
the Region.
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