GM Chevy Bolts could soon resume production this November. Recently, the giant Tesla competitor announced that it stopped manufacturing its advanced EV model because of fire risks.
The General Motors logo is displayed on a car a Chevrolet dealership on July 25, 2018 in Colma, California. General Motors lowered its profit forecasts citing higher steel and aluminum costs due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
The issue started when some consumers complained that their Chevy Bolts' batteries were catching fire, which forced General Motors to recall its electric cars.
Now, GM said that the production for its popular Chevy Bolts would be back on track on Nov. 1. The announcement was made a few weeks after the giant automaker received almost $2 billion from the South Korean battery developer, LG Electronics.
"LG is a valued and respected supplier to GM, and we are pleased to reach this agreement," said GM's Vice President for Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, Shilpan Amin.
He added that they are GM and LG Electronics are now working together to replace the affected batteries with new ones.
GM Chevy Bolts To Resume Production
According to The Verge's latest report, GM's decision to bring back Chevy Bolts productions would greatly help the company since more consumers now prefer EV models over traditional cars.
A vehicle is welded by robot arms as it goes through the assembly line at the General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.
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General Motors recalled its Chevy Bolts models back in 2017, 2019, as well as 2020. Because of the reported fire issues, GM decided to release a purported preventive fix in May.
This solution involves installing software that would monitor early signs of a fire in the battery back. General Motors is also doing other things to enhance its EV service.
These include GM's new plans to overtake Tesla when it comes to EV distribution in the United States and Canada. On the other hand, the new GM Ultium Electric Motors are also expected to be integrated into Buick Electra, as well as Hummer EV.
GM Chevy Bolts Still Banned in Parking Facilities?
Inside EVs reported that some parking facilities are still banning GM's Chevy Bolts because of fire risk.
These parking areas include those in Nashville, Charleston, and other places in the United States. Consumers posted some photos showing that the parking spaces in the mentioned areas have already put the warning signs to prohibit the popular EV model of General Motors.
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