Tag Archives: Ultium Cells

UAW October Sweep – GM and UAW Tentative Agreement

“GM is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement with the UAW that reflects the contributions of the team while enabling us to continue to invest in our future and provide good jobs in the US,” said GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra, just minutes ago. Continue reading

Posted in customer satisfaction, labor issues, manufacturing, milestones, news analysis, shows and events | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

EVs – at $7B GM Makes Largest Announcement in History

“Today we are taking the next step in our continuous work to establish GM’s EV leadership by making investments in our vertically integrated battery production in the U.S., and our North American EV production capacity,” said Mary Barra, GM Chair and CEO. Continue reading

Posted in electric vehicles, manufacturing, milestones | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

EV Gold Rush – GM, Posco to Build New Plant

“We are building a sustainable and resilient North America-focused supply chain for EVs covering the entire ecosystem from raw materials to battery cell manufacturing and recycling,” said Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. Analysts will not that Korean owned Posco’s operating income and net income have declined in 2019 and 2020. The GM deal – if it works – will be beneficial to the company, which also has close business ties with China. Continue reading

Posted in electric vehicles, electronics, global warming, manufacturing | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

GM and LG Energy to Build Second Battery Cell Plant in US

Ultium Cells will build the new plant on land leased from GM. The new battery cell plant will create 1,300 new jobs. Construction on the approximately 2.8 million-square-foot facility will begin immediately, and the plant is scheduled to open in late 2023. Once operational, the facility will supply battery cells to GM’s Spring Hill assembly plant. The latest move clearly positions Korean company LG as the key partner in GM’s push for leadership in the growing Electric Vehicle market. Continue reading

Posted in electric vehicles, electronics, manufacturing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

GM and EVgo to Add EV Fast Chargers Nationwide

The two companies say they will add fast charging stations to cities and suburbs, providing increased charging access to drivers who live in multi-unit homes, rent their homes and can’t install chargers, or might not have access to workplace charging. Continue reading

Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, environment | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments