LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2022 — Today, General Motors announced a $7 billion investment in electric vehicle manufacturing in Michigan, including the construction of a new electric vehicle battery plant in Delta Township and a $4 billion investment in its Orion assembly plant that will together create 4,000 jobs. Both projects are part of GM’s effort to shift to 100% electric vehicle production by 2035. State Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth) issued the following statement celebrating the news:
“I’m thrilled to see that GM is once again willing to make important investments in Michigan workers. By pulling ahead in the electric vehicle space, we’re only going to attract more and more companies in the long run. With the addition of newly-passed funds to attract businesses here to Michigan, we’re setting the state up to be the leader in electric vehicle innovation and for decades of success. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store for western Wayne County thanks to these new funds.”