Joachim Kahmann, who procures chips for the Chrysler and Jeep maker, said the increased use of complex electric-vehicle platforms and in-vehicle software could mean future semiconductor shortages “may impact not only one or two of our plants, but maybe five or six or seven.” (Bloomberg)

Talking point: The industry is still recovering from a multi-year chip shortage that hamstrung local auto factories. Canada is trying to build up its local semiconductor ecosystem after the shortage, while wooing automakers like Stellantis to build more EVs here. Federal and provincial governments recently gave Stellantis extra incentives to build its gigafactory in Windsor, Ont., on top of its 440 dealerships and three manufacturing plants in the country. Like rival Tesla, Stellantis is trying to head off shortages by working on its own chips with companies like Foxconn—another firm considering entering the growing Canadian auto supply chain.