GM Company, one of the rising EV manufacturers, announced that it would soon invest $7 billion in Michigan.
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.
This billion-dollar investment will help the giant automaker to boost its EV production, especially when it comes to its full-size electric pickup trucks.
As of the moment, General Motors is still behind Tesla when it comes to electric car development. This is because GM is a traditional carmaker that is transitioning to EV making.
Since zero-emission vehicles are currently being recommended by U.S. government officials, GM decided to join other automakers that are also transitioning to electric car production.
Now, it seems like GM wants to dethrone Tesla. But, will the billion-dollar investment be enough?
GM's Billion-Dollar Investment
According to Reuters' latest report, GM's billion-dollar investment in Michigan is intensifying the competition in the EV industry.
WAYNE, MI - OCTOBER 15: The new 2008 Ford Focus goes through final assembly after the launch of the 2008 Ford Focus at the Wayne Stamping and Assembly Plant October 15, 2007 in Wayne, Michigan. Ford is next in line for the United Auto Workers union to negotiate a new contract for its members, after coming to terms with General Motors and Chrysler.
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However, the automaker still has a long way to go before it can replace Tesla as the leading EV maker globally. Aside from Elon Musk's company, General Motors also need to face Ford Motor, another traditional automaker transition to electric car production.
But, the $7 billion investment of GM will certainly expand its business. Channel News Asia reported that GM will produce more than 600,000 electric pickups in its Detroit-Hamtramck and Orion Township factories.
Meanwhile, its three plants in Tennesse, Mexico, and Ontario are expected to increase the 600,000 EVs to more than 1 million units by 2025.
Activities of GM's Competitors
GM's plans can further help it enhance its EV business. However, its competitors are also conducting their own efforts.
For example, Ford Motors confirmed that it will build 600,000 EVs, as well as 150,000 F-150 Lightning units in the next 24 months or around 2023.
This production capacity upgrade is expected to make Ford the number 2 electric car maker in North America. Meanwhile, Tesla is also doing its part.
Recently, Tech Times reported that Tesla Xinjian expansion is now taking place. On the other hand, Tesla Gigafactory Texas is expected to deliver new Model Y electric vehicle models in 2022's Q1.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
