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01-28-2010, 11:02 PM
Brownstown Township to be first high-volume U.S. automotive lithium-ion battery manufacturing site
Facility will create more than 100 new, advanced technology jobs
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BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich (August 13, 2009) — General Motors Company will invest $43 million in Brownstown Township, Mich. to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt and other extended-range electric vehicles. It is the first lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the U.S. operated by a major automaker, and demonstrates GM’s commitment to deliver more fuel-efficient vehicles to consumers.




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