GM is investing $500m in Lansing Grand River Assembly, supported by a US Department of Energy grant, to transition the plant to electric vehicle production. The investment is part of a broader $12bn commitment to enhance North American EV manufacturing
General Motors (GM) has announced a major investment to support the electrification of its Lansing Grand River Assembly plant, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to US manufacturing leadership. A $500 million grant from the US Department of Energy, coupled with GM’s own investment, will enable the plant to transition towards producing electric vehicles (EVs).
The grant is part of the federal Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant program, which supports the US production of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
This initiative is a continuation of GM’s broader strategy to strengthen its manufacturing and supply chain and diversify its vehicle offerings. Since 2020, GM has committed over $12 billion to North American EV manufacturing and supply chain development. Lansing Grand River will align with other GM facilities advancing the company’s EV goals, including Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center, Orion Assembly, Spring Hill Manufacturing, Fairfax Assembly, and Toledo Propulsion Systems.
In addition to plant upgrades, GM, its suppliers, and joint venture partners are making multi-billion-dollar investments to onshore the production of EV raw materials and components, including battery cells.
These efforts are generating thousands of jobs across various states such as Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Nevada, Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina, and California.
Camilo Ballesty, GM Vice President of North America Manufacturing and Labour Relations, said: “GM’s investment and this Department of Energy grant underscore our commitment to US leadership in manufacturing and innovation, making sure we’re competitive at home and abroad.
“Our Lansing Grand River team produces incredible vehicles for our customers, and we’re proud to bring our commitment to performance and quality into our EV future.”
Lansing Grand River will remain a key facility for producing Cadillac CT4 and CT5 models, including the V-Series. Further details regarding production timing, future products, and volume will be shared as developments progress.
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