Stellantis NV, owner of the Jeep and Ram brands, has agreed to California’s strict rules to boost electric vehicles in a deal that could shield the state’s clean-car push from attack by a potential Trump administration. The California Air Resources Board, which regulates emissions in the nation’s most populous state, said the agreement will see the automaker slash emissions through the 2026 model year.
In addition to conforming to the same framework as its peers, Stellantis will invest $10 million in public charging infrastructure in California and other states that follow its emissions rules. It will also offer discounts on new cars in disadvantaged communities. In return, the automaker will have an easier path to meet California’s demands. Stellantis’ sales of plug-in hybrids and EVs in all 50 states can now be counted toward fulfilling the state’s requirements.