Over time, the Holy See has made public appearances with auto executives to take supply of popemobiles. Final yr Pope Francis met with Fisker Inc. CEO Henrik Fisker to see the design for an all-electric papal automobile. Fisker stated it should covert its all-electric Ocean SUV to be used by the pope, offering a retractable glass cupola and sustainable inside supplies, such because the carpets.
Pope Francis final yr additionally met Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Chairman John Elkann and Fiat model CEO Olivier Francois following the merger of Fiat Chrysler Vehicles and PSA Group. The automaker said its top executives “introduced the aim and values of Stellantis, its dedication to sustainable mobility, and the New Fiat 500,” which is assembled in Turin, Italy.
In 2012, Pope Benedict took delivery of a pair of electric vehicles from former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.
Philip Nussel of Automotive Information and Reuters contributed to this report.