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Stellantis said it recently invested EUR33 million in two of its global testing facilities. The recent enhancements include: Orbassano Safety Centre, near Turin, Italy, is fully integrated with digital engineering processes and significantly upgraded to host four test tracks with four impact points and capabilities for full testing of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and automated driving technology for passenger cars,…

Stellantis said it would begin an indefinite layoff starting next week at its Sterling Heights stamping plant in Michigan. The carmaker did not specify the number of employees being laid off but said, in an emailed statement to Reuters, the decision was made “in order to operate the plant in a more sustainable manner”. A letter posted on the Facebook page of United Auto Workers Local 1264, a union that represents…

Stellantis has honoured 12 of its global suppliers across nine categories for their outstanding quality, commitment, and operational excellence in 2021. Maxime Picat, chief purchasing and supply chain officer announced the award winners during a virtual event with 100 suppliers. “Congratulations to all 12 winners for their exceptional contribution,” said Picat. “They are the proof that whatever the environment, great…

File Image New Delhi: Multinational automotive manufacturer Stellantis N.V. today announced that Valeo's third-generation LiDAR wil equip multiple models of its different automotive brands from 2024.The Valeo SCALA 3 LiDAR will enable these vehicles to be certified for level 3 automation, allowing drivers to safely take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road.Through its data collection capabilities, this LiDAR will enable new services to be offered to Stellantis’ customers, it said. As Yves…

Valeo said Stellantis had chosen its third-generation LiDAR to equip multiple models of its different automotive brands from 2024. The Scala 3 product will enable these vehicles to be certified for level 3 automation, allowing drivers to safely take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road. Marc Vrecko, president of Valeo’s comfort & driving assistance systems business group, said: “Level 3…

Several top auto-industry executives are urging lawmakers to lift a cap on the number of electric vehicles a car company can sell before their models are no longer eligible for a $7,500 tax credit. In a joint letter sent Monday to House and Senate leaders, the chief executives of four auto makers— Ford F -7.37% Motor Co., General Motors Co. GM -7.77% , Stellantis…

After months of testing at the Arena del Futuro circuit, Stellantis, together with project partners, has demonstrated in Chiari, Italy, the capability of Dynamic Wireless Power transfer (DWPT) technology to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles (EVs) as they travel over specially equipped, dedicated road lanes. DWPT is a system of coils positioned under the asphalt that transfers energy directly to cars, trucks and buses…

Stellantis said vehicles produced on its new STLA Large platform would be built at the Windsor (Ontario) Assembly Plant. Production of the current L-series vehicles – Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger – at the Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant would end when retooling begins in 2024, as announced on 2 May, 2022. A product announcement for Brampton would be made later. The moves are part of the company’s…

, Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge and Jeep, has pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy charges related to its efforts to conceal the amount of pollution produced by its diesel engines. The world’s fifth-largest automaker agreed this week to pay $300 million in penalties to end a multi-year investigation by the US Justice Department, Reuters . Federal prosecutors accused Stellantis of violating the Clean Air Act, alleging the automaker attempted to deceive US regulators by selling vehicles it knew did not meet…

In this file photo taken on Jan. 19, 2021, the Stellantis sign is seen outside the Chrysler Technology Center, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Automaker Stellantis has reached a deal to have Controlled Thermal Resources Ltd. supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide for its electric vehicles in North America. Credit: AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File Automaker Stellantis has reached a deal to have Controlled Thermal Resources Ltd. supply…