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General Motors announced Thursday it will “temporarily” cut about 200 workers from its Factory Zero assembly center in Detroit and Hamtramck as a result of lackluster electric vehicle sales. About 4,537 work at the Factory Zero plant that produces the GMC Hummer EV, Sierra EV truck, Chevrolet Silverado EV truck, and Cadillac Escalade IQ EV SUV, according to Reuters.
“Factory ZERO will adjust production to align with market dynamics,” GM spokesman Kevin Kelly told The Detroit News, clarifying that the cuts are not related to tariffs. “Impacted employees will be placed on a temporary layoff and may be eligible for subpay and benefits in accordance with the GM-UAW national contract.” GM has struggled to offload EVs despite doubling sales over the last year, as customers remain hesitant over a variety of issues, from higher price tags to concerns about charging and charging infrastructure, according to the news site.
An anonymous person familiar with production plans at GM told the Detroit Free Press most of the reductions at Factory Zero will impact employees who work in battery pack manufacturing, with no current plans for them to return.
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