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Stellantis to Shut Down Historic Luton Plant After 120 Years: Promises Fair Treatment for All Employees

November 28, 2024 – Stellantis, the parent company of the British automotive brand Vauxhall, announced yesterday its decision to shut down its car manufacturing plant in Luton, UK, where Vauxhall has been producing vehicles since 1905, and consolidate its operations in the country. Currently employing around 1,100 workers, the Luton plant manufactures internal combustion engine…

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U.S. Department of Energy Backs Rivian with $6.6 Billion Loan for EV Expansion

November 27, 2024 – Yesterday, local time in California, Rivian, the American pure electric vehicle company, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has conditionally committed to providing a total loan of 6.6billionundertheATVM(AdvancedTechnologyVehiclesManufacturing)program.Thisloan,whichincludes6 billion in principal and $600 million in capitalized interest, is intended to support Rivian’s expansion plans. If finally approved, the loan will…

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