On June 7, General Motors demonstrated its commitment to Warren's future with an announcement that a new Battery Lab will be built at the Warren Technical Center. The Global Battery Systems lab will encompass 33.000 feet and will house good-paying jobs that will help Warren and Center Line maintain viability.
This is a heartening action that demonstrates the auto industry's commitment to Michigan. With recent discussion about moving General Motors facilities, we can all rest somewhat calmer in the knowledge that the future of Michigan includes General Motors. This battery lab announcement takes that commitment a step further. While the early construction of the batteries required to run the next generation of General Motors cars will be built overseas, this action shows that there has been a decision to bring that high-tech work back to the United States. I applaud General Motors for its vision in utilizing the talent pool here in Michigan to propel its prosperity in its new era.
