EV/AV Report: October 25, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Hydro Ottawa is accepting applications for EV charging stations at businesses, the 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen vehicle breaks a world record and Stellantis continues expanding battery development in North America. Capital Connections Hydro Ottawa has announced that funding is on the way to eligible […]
A Win for Windsor: Windsor Assembly Plant recognized for 2021 Canadian Energy Project of the Year
Windsor, Ontario — The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) has been recognized as the 2021 Canadian Region Energy Project of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). The plant’s winning project reduced energy usage in the paint shop by 20,250 gigajoules (GJ) or eight percent annually — the equivalent of the electricity used […]
EV/AV Report: July 12, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, New Brunswick launches a provincial rebate program for electric vehicle buyers. Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the country, a new study finds British Colombian’s are hungrier than ever for EVs. The yearning for a greener future isn’t unique to Canada alone, however, as Stellantis announces its […]
Microchip Madness: Stellantis plant shutdown extended another week due to microchip shortage
Windsor, Ontario — Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant’s current shutdown will be extended another week due to the global shortage of microchips. The Stellantis–formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, or FCA–Windsor plant has been shut down since March 29. It was originally supposed to last four weeks, however, it will be closed for at least a […]
Local Love: FCA Canada employees raise $900K-plus for Windsor-Essex United Way
Windsor, Ontario — Employees of FCA Canada (now Stellantis) are giving back in a big way to the community that has supported their company for so long with the donation of $943,149 to the United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County 2020-2021 campaign. Announced on Tuesday, this donation is the single largest ever made to the United Way […]
Stale Chips: Stellantis idles Windsor, Ont. minivan production until May 3
Windsor, Ontario — Stellantis, formerly known as Fiat Chrysler (FCA), will idle its minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, until the end of April, due to the global microchip shortage. Production is scheduled to resume May 3, the automaker said. The Chrysler Pacifica, Voyager, Grand Caravan and Pacifica Hybrid minivans are all built at the Windsor […]
Big Money; Possible Whammies: Stellantis plans to triple EV sales in 2021
Milan, Italy — Stellantis, formed from a merger between FCA and Groupe PSA, is betting big on themselves this year, announcing a plan to triple its global sales of electric vehicles this year, the head of holding company Exor, the carmaker’s main shareholder, said on Thursday. The world’s fourth largest carmaker targets global sales of […]
Windsor Woes: Stellantis Windsor labour dispute continues
Windsor, Ontario — Workers involved in a labour dispute which threatened to close the Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario (formerly FCA) have returned to work as negotiators continue trying to resolve a contractor issue, a recent media report said. “Former AWC Unifor workers back on the job as Stellantis and Unifor continue discussions. Regular […]
Tuesday Ticker: January 5, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Magna’s new CEO takes charge, PSA shareholders announce an overwhelming ‘ye’, DesRosiers preps to unveil new data and Volkswagen initiates the first phase of its Takata recalls. Moves at Magna Alongside the ringing of the new year, Magna International officially welcomed Swamy Kotagiri as the company’s new […]
