Stellantis N.V. and South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday they plan to build a second electric vehicle battery plant in the United States. The companies said the location of the new plant is under review. Both companies signed a memorandum of understanding under its existing joint venture called StarPlus Energy, according to…
Budget Officer Further Probing Ottawa’s EV Battery Plant Deals
Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Yves Giroux is further analyzing the federal government’s large subsidy deals made with both Volkswagen and Stellantis to incentivize the automakers to build electric-vehicle battery plants in Canada. The PBO is requesting that the Department of Industry disclose to his office a copy of the agreement letter announced earlier this month…
EXPLAINER: What’s Going on With Subsidized EV Battery Plants in Ontario?
With the recent announcement that Stellantis and LG Energy Solution will be moving forward in building their electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Windsor, Ont., following a financing deal with Ottawa and the Ontario government, there are now plans for two large EV battery plants to be built in the province, both of which have received significant government…
Owners of Some 2003 Ram Pickups Urged to Not Drive Them After Another Takata Air Bag Inflator Death
Stellanis is urging owners of unrepaired 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 pickups to stop driving the vehicles immediately until they are serviced, following another rupture fatality involving a defective Takata airbag inflator. The incident in May is the first reported for the model involving a Takata passenger-side bag, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said…
Taxpayers Group Criticizes Feds’ $15 Billion Subsidies for Stellantis, $13 Billion for Volkswagen
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticized the federal government on July 6 for approving $15 billion in subsidies for the auto-manufacturer Stellantis, calling for the Liberal government to stop its “corporate welfare.” “The feds need to draw the line somewhere because taxpayers can’t afford to bankroll everyone and their dog who wants to make batteries,” said…
Ontario to Pay 1/3 of Incentives for Both Stellantis, VW Battery Plants
Ontario has agreed to an auto pact with the federal government, to pay not just one-third of the production incentives in a deal with Stellantis and LG Energy Solution but also for a Volkswagen battery plant. Stellantis and LG stopped construction in May on a $5-billion electric vehicle battery facility in Windsor, Ont., as they…
Feds, Stellantis Reach Deal Over Battery Plant in Windsor, Construction to Restart
Stellantis and LG Energy Solution announced Wednesday that their electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., is back on track after reaching a “binding” financing deal with the governments of Canada and Ontario. The two companies stopped construction on the plant earlier this year as more government money was sought to match what the United…
Stellantis No Longer Stocking Gasoline Models With Dealers in 14 States
June 18, 2023
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Carmaker Stellantis has stopped stocking gasoline vehicle models of its Jeep Wrangler brand in many states following stringent emission standards passed in the regions. Stellantis is no longer allocating gasoline-only Jeep Wrangler models to dealerships in the 14 states that follow emission guidelines set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), according to a June…
Trudeau Mute on Details Surrounding Stalled Stellantis Factory Deal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not provide details on the continuing negotiations with auto- and battery-maker Stellantis on June 2, saying work was “ongoing” to bring the new electric vehicle battery plant to Windsor, Ontario. “Conversations are still ongoing with Stellantis, so I won’t get into details, but we will continue to make sure we’re getting…
Ontario Commits to Cover 1/3 Cost of Stellantis Deal, Ford Urges Feds to Close Deal
Ontario has committed to paying a third of the cost to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., premier Doug Ford said Thursday. The province and the federal government are “inches” away from a deal with automaker Stellantis, he said, but did not provide financial details. Ford said he has been on…
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