Stellantis Announces Mass Layoffs, Citing California Emissions Regulations

The automaker claims the stringent rules put it at a competitive disadvantage, leading to job losses at its Jeep plants in Detroit and Toledo.

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, announced it will lay off thousands of workers at its plants in Detroit and Toledo due to California's stringent emissions regulations.
The company claims these regulations put it at a competitive disadvantage, as it faces higher greenhouse gas emissions standards in California than its competitors.
Stellantis has limited its shipments of both ICE vehicles and EVs to dealers in the 14 states that have adopted California’s emissions rules.
The company has been slow to shift to EVs, but it has been pouring billions into the effort. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica hybrids are some of the best-selling EVs in California.
Stellantis has previously laid off about 1,350 workers from its plant in Illinois for the same reasons.