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business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fire Halts Production at GM's Factory Zero EV Plant in Detroit"

General Motors (GM) temporarily halted production at its Factory Zero EV plant after a fire broke out, causing the building to be evacuated. No injuries were reported, and the fire was determined to be non-vehicle related. GM has since resumed production and is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have been caused by a forklift accidentally puncturing a container of battery materials. This is the second incident at the Factory Zero plant, with the previous one involving an autonomous electric car fire.

via Electrek|

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Fire at GM's Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck plant leaves employees unharmed

General Motors halted production at its Factory ZERO electric vehicle plant in Detroit after a fire broke out, believed to have originated from lithium-ion batteries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but all employees were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. The plant, which produces electric vehicles such as the GMC Hummer EV and Chevy Silverado EV, employs around 1,880 people.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fire Disrupts Production at GM's Factory Zero in Detroit"

General Motors halted production at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck after a fire broke out, filling the plant with smoke. The fire, caused by lithium-ion batteries, led to the evacuation of the 4.5 million square foot facility. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. This is the second fire incident at the plant in recent months. GM builds its GMC Hummer all-electric pickup and SUV, as well as the Chevrolet Silverado EV work truck, at Factory Zero.

via Detroit Free Press|

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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

GM's $500M investment in SUVs and plant upgrades amid EV shift.

General Motors (GM) does not plan to open or close any plants as it shifts to electric vehicles (EVs), believing it has the manufacturing capacity within its existing network. The automaker plans to maximize efficiency within its current footprint and convert its plants as it shifts to EVs. GM is preparing for an all-electric future based on its Ultium platform and will launch several new Ultium-based EVs later this year. The company's first dedicated EV assembly plant, Factory Zero, will serve as GM's flagship assembly plant in its journey to an all-electric future.

via Electrek.co|

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