General Motors, which started working on the production of environmentally friendly Lithium batteries last year, continues its investments in the electric vehicle market. Making a statement about its new investments, General Motors pressed the button for the production of electric motor components.
General Motors, which established the second battery factory for electric vehicles in 2021, came to the fore with a new move. Announcing that it will introduce 30 new electric vehicle models by 2025, the company will spend 27 billion dollars for R&D activities.
General Motors to manufacture electric motor component in New York
Announcing that electric motor components will be produced mainly for the Ultium platform, the company will build a new facility at the Lockport Components factory in New York. Announcing an investment of 154 million dollars, the authorities stated that they will produce the strator module for electric trucks and SUVs.
It is estimated that 230 people will be employed between 2023 and 2026 for the production of electric motor components. Commenting on the subject, the officials said, “As Lockport Components prepares for electric motor component production, the facility will continue to develop various components that support General Motors’ existing truck and SUV production. Lockport Components currently manufactures components used in GM trucks such as radiators, condensers, evaporators, HVAC modules and oil coolers. ” he said.
General Motors announced in December 2021 that they had reached a contract for the casting facility for the propulsion unit at Bedford Casting Operations in Indiana. Gerald Johnson, GM Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, said: “General Motors’ investment in Lockport Components demonstrates our commitment to and confidence in manufacturing in Western New York. They will form a crucial module in our electric motor assembly for our future electric trucks and SUVs. With this move, we’ll be able to better demonstrate how we’re bringing our workforce together on the journey to an all-electric future, while scaling our electric vehicle production capacity and keeping parts flowing for our current vehicles. ” said.
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