General Motors is shutting down its Brownstown Battery Assembly plant while reallocating resources to a Detroit facility originally earmarked for hydrogen technology development. The move comes as the automaker adjusts its production strategy amid shifting industry priorities. Unifor, the union representing workers at Stellantis facilities, has not yet commented on the potential impact of the decision. The repurposing of the Detroit plant signals a broader shift in GM’s approach to battery and alternative fuel production.
General Motors plans to close Brownstown Battery Assembly while repurposing a nearby plant in Detroit initially intended for hydrogen production. Unifor, which represents more than 9,000 Stellantis ...