GM to build Malibu, Volt, in Michigan

[The Straight Story]

GM to build Malibu, Volt, in Michigan


DETROIT, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- General Motors Co. said it would build the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu and two electric and gasoline hybrid cars at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant in Michigan.

GM vice president of global product planning Jon Lauckner said the company would produce the Malibu and the Chevrolet Volt at the plant, as well as the Opel Ampera, the European version of the Volt, The Detroit News reported Tuesday.

The company will spend $336 million on upgrades for the plant, which currently employees 1,013 hourly workers and 133 salaried staff.

United Auto Workers Local 22 Chairman Frank Moultrie said, "we're trying to get the whole line of electric vehicles," at the plant. "If we did, we would be putting our best foot forward."

GM's board in November approved production of a Cadillac Converj, a gas and electric hybrid for a luxury audience.

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2009/12/08/GM-to-build-Malibu-Volt-in-Michigan/UPI-97871260305604/

[Bolo Boffin]

1. Sounds good! n/t

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

2. Great post! n/t

[Bolo Boffin]

10. Thanks!

Oh, you mean the OP. Yes, it is. Michigan needs the employment.

[blue_onyx]

3. Good news for MI/Detroit

[NoSheep]

4. Excellent news!

[Bobbie Jo]

5. Yeah! K&R!

:kick:

[Major Hogwash]

6. So, when does the 2010 Sierra 3500 truck come out? Does anyone know?

I wanted to buy one, but when I went to their web site they don't have a 2010 3500 Sierra listed with the features, specs, etc.

They have the 2010 1500 and 2500 Sierras listed, but not the 3500.

[YOY]

7. I am really hoping high for the Volt.

If their engineers can not fuck it up and the Union guys know how much is riding on quality being job 1...then we may have a bit of a comeback on our hands.

[FarCenter]

8. $135.2 million in tax incentives

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091207/ap_on_bi_ge/us_gm_factory_michigan

GM officials detailed their investment plans for the Chevrolet Volt on the floor of its assembly plant that straddles the border between Detroit and tiny Hamtramck. The plant, which will begin mass producing the Volt in late 2010, is getting a $336 million upgrade that includes new machinery and other equipment.

GM's combined Volt-related investment also includes $202 million for a new plant in Flint that will build engine generators; $43 million for a plant in the Detroit suburb of Brownstown Township that begins making battery packs early next year; $37 million for a Bay City powertrain plant; and $27 million for the GM Tech Center in suburban Warren, home to the Volt's battery laboratory.

The state of Michigan last year approved $135.2 million in tax incentives for those sites and others.

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

9. Finally some good news for MI.

But seriously, did they need to name the Caddy the "Converj"?

[951-Riverside]

11. I'll believe it after the first 1,000 Volts roll off the assembly line. n/t

[Union Yes]

12. Solidarity! knr nt