Western automakers are rattled, with Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Peugeot-to-Fiat carmaker Stellantis, warning last month of an “invasion” of cheap Chinese EVs in Europe. China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers, which have raced past foreign rivals to top sales rankings at home, are arriving in Europe – and facing a new set of challenges. Stereotypes… Continue reading China’s EV makers face cost and consumer challenges to conquer Europe
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Summary Companies Chinese EV makers growing market share in Europe, target more Chinese brands unlikely to be able to sell as cheaply as at home Import costs and low brand recognition pose challenges BERLIN, Aug 18 (Reuters) – China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers, which have raced past foreign rivals to top sales rankings at home,… Continue reading article with gallery
Workers who’d had Legionnaires’ disease return to auto plant
Two autoworkers who had been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease are back to work at Stellantis’ Warren Truck Assembly Plant, and no legionella bacteria were found in testing of the plant’s water systems, according to a Stellantis spokeswoman. The investigation, however, is ongoing, according to Andrew Cox, Macomb County director of health and community services. It’s… Continue reading Workers who’d had Legionnaires’ disease return to auto plant
Ford demands secrecy as it preps salaried workers for blue-collar jobs if UAW strikes
Ford Motor Co. is preparing white-collar workers to do blue-collar jobs in case of a UAW strike, according to internal company materials reviewed by the Free Press. Over the past month, Ford has held meetings with salaried workers, including engineers, to explain that the company wants to protect the flow of parts to car dealers… Continue reading Ford demands secrecy as it preps salaried workers for blue-collar jobs if UAW strikes
Detroit auto show dates are on collision course with end of UAW contracts
Memories of the Detroit auto show from the past still conjure images of a special Motor City brand of glitz, glamour and fun, from the formal wear on display for the Charity Preview to children grasping the steering wheel of a sports car safely parked on the show floor while parents snap photos nearby. The… Continue reading Detroit auto show dates are on collision course with end of UAW contracts
Stellantis invests $100M into California geothermal lithium project
The maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles is investing more than $100 million into a geothermal lithium project in California. Stellantis NV announced last year a binding 10-year agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. to supply lithium hydroxide monohydrate starting in 2027 for electric-vehicle batteries. The strengthened partnership increases that expected supply from… Continue reading Stellantis invests $100M into California geothermal lithium project
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Invests in CTR to Strengthen Low Emissions U.S. Lithium Production006169
Stellantis invests over $100 million to advance the development of geothermal lithium project in California and encourage decarbonization of battery electric vehicle supply chains New agreement includes a supply increase from the initial plan of 25,000 metric tons to up to 65,000 metric tons per year of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate CTR’s integrated production process… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Invests in CTR to Strengthen Low Emissions U.S. Lithium Production006169
@FCA: Alfa Romeo es nombrado patrocinador automotriz oficial del Road to Pebble Rally
17 de agosto de 2023 , Ciudad de México – Alfa Romeo y el Museo del Automóvil Petersen se han unido para ofrecer una experiencia única durante la Semana del Automóvil de Monterey para los participantes en el popular Road to Pebble Rally. La experiencia de siete días comenzó el lunes en el Museo Petersen en Los Ángeles y lleva a… Continue reading @FCA: Alfa Romeo es nombrado patrocinador automotriz oficial del Road to Pebble Rally
Stellantis invests more than USD 100 million in California lithium project
Stellantis also has an investment in Vulcan Energy Resources , which is developing a German DLE project. Automaker Stellantis said it would invest more than USD 100 million in California’s Controlled Thermal Resources, its latest bet on the direct lithium extraction (DLE) sector amid the global hunt for new sources of the electric vehicle battery… Continue reading Stellantis invests more than USD 100 million in California lithium project
@FCA: Stellantis Invests in CTR to Strengthen Low Emissions US Lithium Production
August 17, 2023 , Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V. and Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. (CTR) today announced a major investment of more than $100 million from Stellantis to advance the development of CTR’s Hell’s Kitchen project, the world’s largest geothermal lithium project with a total resource capacity to produce up to 300,000 metric tons of lithium… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Invests in CTR to Strengthen Low Emissions US Lithium Production