As GM charges forward on EVs, suppliers weigh risks

GM's Orion Assembly is undergoing a $4 billion retooling for electric pickup production, which was delayed until late 2025. (GM)

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Crain's Detroit Business

March 21, 2024 09:51 AM

As General Motors plows nearly $9 billion into making electric trucks and SUVs in Michigan, the automaker is calling on suppliers to invest alongside them in unproven products.

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