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General Motors: First U.S. Automotive Lithium Ion Battery Plant to Open

Medialink; General Motors 08/14/2009 19:28
General Motors: First U.S. Automotive Lithium Ion Battery Plant to Open - General Motors - USA - Business - production


The Volt is getting one step closer to lighting up the road. In an effort to deliver more fuel efficient vehicles to American drivers, GM is investing $43 million to manufacture lithium ion battery packs for its extended-range electric vehicles.



The new battery plant in Brownstown Township, Michigan will be the first in the U.S. operated by a major automaker. Utilizing part of the grant money awarded by the Obama administration, the investment includes the renovation and lease costs of a 160,000-square-foot facility, new machinery and equipment. Equipment installation at the site will begin in August and the first batteries are slated to be completed in early 2010 to support the Volt's launch.

In addition to manufacturing the batteries and components for electric cars, the new facility will create more than 100 new jobs.




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