DETROIT (March 30): General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime ​that began on March 16, the ​company said on Monday. “Factory Zero will temporarily ⁠adjust production to align EV production with ​market demand,” a GM spokesperson said. The plant, which produces vehicles including the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Hummer EV, has ​had choppy production over the last year ​as GM confronts waning demand for battery-powered models. GM, which has reported US$7.6 billion in write-downs on its EV programs, is one of ​several automakers ​that have ⁠pared back their EV plans following significant regulatory shifts under US ​President Donald Trump. GM confirmed on Monday it ⁠plans ​to increase production of ​its heavy-duty trucks at a plant in Michigan starting in ​June.

Source: The Edge Markets March 31, 2026 10:17 UTC