Stellantis stops construction of Ontario EV battery module plant over federal funds

Stellantis Windsor Battery Graphic — Stellantis has halted construction on the EV battery module portion, foreground, of a new plant in Windsor, Ont. (Automotive News Canada)

May 15, 2023 02:23 PM

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution (LGES) on May 15 ceased some construction of its planned electric-vehicle battery factory in Windsor, Ont., as it continues to spar with the federal government over financial assistance.

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