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Ford drastically cuts workforce at F-150 Lightning EV plant amid ‘much slower’ demand

Baua Electric

Starting April 1, one-third of the workforce will remain on-site at Ford’s Rouge EV plant in Michigan. Enoch told The Detroit Free Press that 700 workers will be transferred to its Michigan Assembly plant to help build the Bronco and Ranger. New electric SUVs like the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX are joining the market.

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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

Green Car Congress

Key factors changing the decision landscape include strong public reaction to the GMC HUMMER EV and HUMMER EV SUV, the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup; GM and dealer investments in the EV customer experience; public and private investment in EV charging infrastructure; and the global policy environment.

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General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025

Teslarati

GM manufactures its fuel cells in Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan, in a joint venture with Honda. assembly capacity for EV SUVs. Commercializing U.S.-made Today, GM is confirming plans to launch its third-generation HYDROTEC fuel cells with even greater power density and lower costs by mid-decade.

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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

Charged EVs

It’s a truck, specifically the Escalade SUV, the gussied-up, very successful ultra-luxury version of the Chevy Suburban. Ultimately, GM will build Ultium-based EVs in North America for its four existing brands (Cadillac, GMC, Buick and Chevrolet) plus one model each for Honda and Acura. Cadillac CELESTIQ show car exterior.