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Former Nissan plant in Barcelona reactivated to make first Ebro model

Posted on by Barcelona Catalonia

Ebro has recently relaunched production at the former Nissan factory, where the last vehicle came off the line in December 2021. The company aims to become a benchmark in the automotive sector in Spain and Europe. EV Motors has chosen to relaunch the historical Ebro brand, which disappeared in 1987.

Three years ago, EV Motors and Chinese multinational corporation Chery signed a deal giving the Chinese company control of 40% of EV Motors to reactivate the facilities, which will initially manufacture the S700, a 4.5-metre long SUV. Then Ebro will start manufacturing a second model, the S800, and in the last quarter of 2025, the Omoda 5.

In mid-2025, the company expects to have three shifts up and running with 350 workers. And in 2026, Ebro will reach its commitment to the administrations and trade unions to employ 1,250 former Nissan employees.

In a first phase, the vehicles will arrive in parts and be assembled at the plant, which is known as CKD assembly. The factory expects to manufacture nearly 1,400 vehicles in 2024 and more than 30,000 in 2025.

 

Construction completed on the 21,000 square metre, 21-storey building located in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat

Posted on by studiogenesis

The building, owned by Colonial and Inmo, located in Torre Plaza Europa 34, was completed last June. The location of the offices is strategic, as they are located in one of the areas with the greatest development in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. 

The project developed by Albert Viaplana between 2007 and 2008 aims to create a new centrality in the area that connects El Prat airport and the city of Barcelona. To achieve this, a comprehensive transformation was proposed involving the redevelopment of roads, the incorporation of green spaces and the construction of mixed-use buildings.

The completion of this project represents an important milestone for the business fabric of Plaza Europa. With the construction of the last office tower of the urban plan, the presence of companies in this area is consolidated and strengthened.

The architectural conception of both towers brings a remarkable dynamism to the urban landscape. The Puig Tower, designed by GCA Architects in collaboration with Rafael Moneo and Lucho Marcial, presents a spiral ribbon that generates an effect of upward movement. On the other hand, the Plaza Europa 34 Tower, designed by Josep Riu, achieves visual impact through a displacement of volumes that gives it a sense of lightness and movement.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the Plaza Europa 34 Tower has been designed with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. Low energy consumption and easy maintenance technologies have been prioritised, contributing to the reduction of the building’s environmental footprint. In recognition of these efforts, the building has obtained LEED Gold certification, a prestigious award that distinguishes the most sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings.