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Stellantis is discussing options for building electric vehicles in Canada with its Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, according to sources.

Global automakers' new yardstick is defined by rapid-fire development cycles, software-first design and relentless cost compression born of China’s EV boom.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa touted traction at Stellantis’ Ram truck and Jeep SUV brands with new models and derivatives driving sales. This includes the Hemi V-8 engine.

Talks are at an early stage and any agreement would need to clear hurdles on concerns around data protection while using technology from China, Bloomberg reports.

Ford has a plant in Chihuahua, GM and Stellantis operate five in Coahuila, Nissan has production in Aguascalientes while Guanajuato is home to complexes for GM, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Toyota and VW. 

The company wants “to find a sustainable option for Brampton” after moving production of the Jeep Compass SUV to the U.S., Stellantis Canada CEO Trevor Longley said Feb. 12.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa blamed predecessor Carlos Tavares for going all-in on electric vehicles and failing to respond to shifts in the marketplace.

Two of Europe’s biggest auto manufacturers, Volkswagen AG and Stellantis NV, are pressuring the European Union to better protect the bloc’s troubled auto industry.

Antonio Filosa is overseeing a wide-ranging review of the automaker’s global operations in bid to stabilize the company after suffering dramatic market-share declines under Carlos Tavares.

Instead of plug-in hybrids, Stellantis is turning its focus to mild hybrids that don't require a plug. Its first such offering in North America is the Jeep Cherokee, which is reaching dealers now.