GM's Orion Assembly facility in Orion Township, in Michigan, will undergo a significant production shift.
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GM's Orion Assembly facility in Orion Township, in Michigan, will undergo a significant production shift.
General Motors (GM) has announced its commitment to invest about $4 billion into three manufacturing facilities in the US in two years, marking a key pivot towards increased gasoline-powered vehicle production as electric vehicle (EV) market growth slows, news agency Reuters reported.
The automotive giant's Orion Assembly facility in Orion Township, in Michigan, will undergo a significant production shift, transitioning to manufacture gasoline-powered full-size SUVs and light-duty pickup trucks beginning in early 2027.
This change raises questions about GM's previously announced commitment to cease gas-powered vehicle manufacturing by 2035. The decision has garnered support from the White House, which has implemented substantial tariffs on vehicle imports to encourage domestic automotive production.
In March, GM CEO Mary Barra engaged in discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding investment strategies, during which she indicated that GM required regulatory relief from California emissions standards and federal fuel economy mandates to expand domestic manufacturing operations, according to sources quoted by Reuters.
The timing coincides with Trump's upcoming legislative action to eliminate California's 2035 zero-emission vehicle regulations, scheduled for signing Thursday.
"No president has taken a stronger interest in reviving America's once-great auto industry than President Trump, and GM's investment announcement builds on trillions of dollars in other historic investment commitments to Make in America," White House spokesman Kush Desai was quoted as saying.
GM's Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas will start production of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt before year-end, while simultaneously preparing to manufacture the gasoline-powered Chevrolet Equinox starting mid-2027. The company indicated plans for additional future investments at Fairfax to support next-generation affordable electric vehicles.
The Spring Hill, Tennessee facility will incorporate gasoline-powered Chevrolet Blazer production beginning in 2027, operating alongside existing electric Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq SUV manufacturing, as well as the gas-powered Cadillac XT5.
GM's broader manufacturing strategy includes a recent $888 million investment at a New York propulsion facility to enhance gasoline engine production capacity, demonstrating the automaker's dual approach to meeting diverse market demands.
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