After an unsuccessful attempt, GM is postponing the start of electric car production at its Toledo Propulsion Systems plant in Ohio.
The company will begin manufacturing electric vehicles in December 2024. During their meeting on Wednesday, workers at the Toledo plant were informed that GM is postponing production of electric vehicles for nine months.
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The plant was expected to begin construction in the first quarter of 2024, but that deadline has been pushed back to the fourth quarter. Tony Totty, president of UAW Local 14, which represents workers at the plant, said the decision affects about 75 workers. In April, 100 workers were laid off. Of those, about 25 are being rehired in permanent positions under the new UAW contract .
In a statement on Wednesday, GM confirmed the reported news. The automaker said it would reschedule the launch of the Electric Drive Unit to the fourth quarter of 2024 to better align with Orion Assembly's planned production schedule.
General Motors (GM) announced a $760 million investment to prepare a plant in the US to manufacture electric powertrains.
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Production of electric trucks, such as the Chevy Silverado RST and GMC Sierra Denali, is expected to be delayed until the end of 2025. GM plans to convert its Orion plant in Michigan to produce electric trucks by the end of 2025. Despite efforts by other companies, such as Volvo and Hyundai, in the US, GM is lagging behind. Hyundai (as well as Kia) have surpassed GM in electric vehicle sales, with Tesla holding the top spot. This delay is very significant for GM, while other companies, such as Tesla and Rivian, continue to produce electric trucks.
Source: electrek.co
