Imported battery and engine to power Volt

Published Jan. 28, 2009 at 6:34 p.m.
A few Volt lithium battery packs

When the Chevy Volt hits the streets next year it will be powered by both imported batteries and and an imported engine according to the UAW.

GM does plan to eventually produce both the batteries and the engines in the US but, according to the latest reports, there are no concrete plans for when and how that happens. In fact, the new engine plant planned for Flint might even be put on hold indefinitely.

Likewise, there is no proof, for example, that GM can cost-effectively produce lithium batteries in the US.

At least the Volt will be assembled in the US.


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