Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Manufacturing/Plants, GM
General Motors has announced that it will invest $325 million to support new electric vehicle component production at its plant in Warren, Michigan. Currently, the plant's 679 employees build transmissions for the Lambda family of crossovers - the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia - as well as the Chevrolet Malibu sedan. This new investment is expected to create or retain 418 jobs.
In its official statement, GM is vague about saying exactly what will be produced at the Warren facility. According to manufacturing manager Gerald Johnson:
As of this writing, timing of the new project has not been disclosed. Hit the jump for GM's official release."While we aren't sharing many details about this product, I can tell you that this investment demonstrates how GM, working with our UAW partners, continues to innovate and bring new electrification solutions to our customers."
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