Detroit, Michigan — General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Centre in Michigan is being reworked to produce all-electric vehicles in the future.
The facility is also being renamed Factory ZERO, meaning zero-emission, zero crashes and zero traffic congestion.
The facility is the new official “launchpad” for GM’s multi-brand, future electric vehicle efforts. It will focus on advanced technology and sustainable manufacturing.
GM has invested $2.2 billion into the factory to be used for retooling and various upgrades. This is the largest investment in the company’s storied history. Once the facility is fully operational it will create 2,200 jobs.
The facility is set to produce GM’s upcoming GMC Hummer EV pickup truck, as well as the Cruise Origin self-driving vehicle. Both EVs are set to be built on GM’s flexible Ultium battery platform.
GM says that throughout the process of transforming the Detroit-Hamtramck to Factory ZERO they will be focusing on recycling and reducing waste. Concrete will be repurposed for temporary roads and recycled stormwater is being used when possible to conserve water.
The area the facility is built on is also home to 16.5-acre wildlife habitat, recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
Factory ZERO will feature a 30-kilowatt solar carport and 516 kilowatts ground-mount photovoltaic solar array from DTE.
GM says that it is working to source 100% of its U.S. operations with renewable energy by 2030, with the plan to meet the goal globally by 2030.
