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UAW Expands Strike Actions Amid Tense Negotiations

The UAW intensifies strike activities at Detroit auto factories, impacting key operations and challenging negotiations on wages and worker disparities.   UAW announces walkouts at Ford's assembly plant in Chicago and a GM factory near Lansing, Michigan. As of Friday noon, 25,000 workers, representing 17%...

Stellantis is ready to shift to EV in the coming years

The ProMaster EV will be the first one revealed later this year. The Ram 1500 EV will be an important one for Stellantis. At Jeep, Recon and Wagoneer S will be at the center of this electric revolution.   According to an article published on...

Ford and GM Announce Thousands of Temporary Layoffs

Layoffs blamed on UAW labour action Small strike actions taken as contract talks continue Talks between the United Auto Workers union and the automakers their members work for are going slowly. And that's resulted in the announcement of hundreds of temporary layoffs from Ford...

Detroit Auto Workers Go On Strike, Challenging Major Automakers

For the first time, workers from all three major Detroit automakers have gone on strike, highlighting significant disparities in contract negotiation demands.   ·      Approximately 13,000 U.S. auto workers strike against Detroit's three major car manufacturers. ·      The strike sees workers demanding significant wage increases and better...

Stellantis Aims for Lighter EVs with Batteries Innovations

Stellantis strives to reduce battery weight by as much as 50% in its electric vehicles, working on new battery chemistries to match the weight of traditional gas cars.   Stellantis collaborates with battery tech firms to explore suitable chemistries for lightweight batteries. The company invests...

Stellantis Boosts US Lithium Production Through $100M Investment in CTR’s Geothermal Project

Stellantis invests over $100 million in CTR's Hell's Kitchen geothermal lithium project, supporting sustainable BEV supply chains.   Stellantis invests over $100 million in CTR's Hell's Kitchen geothermal lithium project. The investment includes an expanded supply agreement, aiming to provide up to 65,000 metric tons...

Stellantis to Commercialize $25,000 US EV in North America

Stellantis' aspirations for affordable US EVs at $25,000 collide with UAW demands, casting doubt on realization.   Stellantis CEO aims for a $25,000 price point for affordable US electric vehicles. UAW's demand for improved worker benefits clashes with Stellantis' cost-cutting efforts. Contractual disagreements raise uncertainties...

Stellantis Plans Affordable Electric Vehicle Inspired by Fiat Panda

Stellantis intends to introduce a budget-friendly electric vehicle, drawing inspiration from the Fiat Panda, to meet compact EV growing demand.   Stellantis aims to tap into the demand for affordable electric vehicles by launching a new EV inspired by the Fiat Panda. The forthcoming EV...

Seven Automakers Announce New Charging Network

Seven major automakers planning charging joint venture First stations expected next summer BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis have just announced they're building a charging network. It's not the first automaker-started charge network, but it is the one with the most automakers...

Stellantis and Samsung Set to Establish New EV Battery Plant in the United States

Stellantis and Samsung SDI announce plans for a second EV battery plant, supporting green mobility goals in the US.   Stellantis and Samsung SDI are forming a second EV battery manufacturing plant in the US, strengthening their electrification strategy. The Kokomo facility, set to open...