Stellantis, the French-Italian automaker (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Fiat, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), and Samsung SDI, a South Korean battery maker, have revealed plans to establish a second joint-venture plant in the United States focused on manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The targeted commencement of production is set for 2027. However, the project’s finalization is still
WASHINGTON — A Fiat Chrysler auto engineer charged with making misstatements to U.S. regulators about diesel engines’ emission control systems pleaded guilty to a felony, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday. The Justice Department said the guilty plea by Emanuele Palma accompanies the earlier conviction of Fiat Chrysler, now part of Stellantis, for defrauding
Stellantis has taken proactive measures to ensure a stable supply of crucial semiconductor chips for its electric vehicles (EVs) and high-performance computing functions. In response to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, the company has signed contracts worth 10 billion euros ($11.2 billion) with major chip manufacturers, aiming to safeguard its production lines
Automaker Stellantis has announced that its upcoming compact and midsize electric vehicles (EVs) will be capable of traveling up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) per charge. The company unveiled a new medium-sized platform specifically designed to accommodate battery packs and electric drivetrains, and claims that the range offered by these EVs will be the best
Stellantis, one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, has launched a groundbreaking business unit, Charging & Energy, to address the growing concerns surrounding EV charging. By introducing the Free2move Charge platform, Stellantis aims to alleviate charging anxiety by providing customers access to an extensive network of more than 500,000 charging points across Europe through partnerships.
Stellantis has made the decision to stop stocking gasoline vehicles in most CARB-compliant states, according to reports. These states are the ones that follow the emissions guidelines set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which have more stringent standards compared to the nationwide regulations. The company has stated that dealerships in these states will
According to Reuters, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares stated that the company would require one or possibly two additional large factories dedicated to electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the United States in order to meet its production targets. Tavares made these comments during the inauguration of a gigafactory in northern France, where he also mentioned the
MILAN — Stellantis has invested in Lyten to help the U.S. startup develop applications for lithium-sulfur EV batteries, lightweight composites and on-board sensing solutions, the two companies said on Thursday. The investment, through Stellantis’ venture capital arm Stellantis Ventures, aims to help the world’s third largest carmaker by sales simplify its supply chain and pursue
Stellantis, the world’s third-largest carmaker, has made an investment in the U.S. start-up Lyten with the goal of developing lithium-sulfur batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), as well as lightweight composites and on-board sensing solutions. This move by Stellantis, facilitated through its venture capital arm, Stellantis Ventures, is aimed at streamlining its supply chain and advancing
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler (Jeep, Dodge, Ram), has recently announced its consideration of restricting the shipment of gasoline-powered vehicles to dealers located in states that have embraced California’s stringent emissions regulations. In a message sent to dealers, Stellantis highlighted the possibility of allocating fewer conventional gasoline engine vehicles to California, while directing more
