Core Viewpoint - Stellantis is seeking to exit its joint venture with Samsung SDI in the U.S. amid a strategic reduction in its electric vehicle (EV) operations and a significant asset impairment of over €22 billion (approximately $26 billion) [1] Group 1: Joint Venture and Financial Implications - The exit from the joint venture may incur high costs and a lengthy process, with the possibility of selling its stake to a third party [1] - Stellantis and Samsung established the joint venture in Indiana in 2021, committing to an investment of $2.5 billion and creating 1,400 new jobs [1] Group 2: Market and Operational Context - The company is facing pressure on its EV and battery projects following policy measures by former President Trump that weakened plug-in vehicle incentives [1] - The Indiana factory, which is Samsung's only battery plant in the U.S., is set to begin production in 2024 and has already started producing some battery cells for energy storage [1]