GM to build electric motors at St. Catharines propulsion plant

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The company says the move, subject to support agreements with the federal and provincial governments, is expected to support around 500 jobs at the facility.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300A welcome email is on its way.

GM says the new Ultium electric drive units will replace some internal combustion engine production after retooling, while it still expects to continue to produce V-8 engines alongside the new motors at the plant for some time. Unifor president Lana Payne says in a statement that the historic investment means autoworkers will continue to be the region’s economic backbone for generations to come.

Is GM going to cleanup the Ontario Street plant they abandoned or are the taxpayers/the people going to have to pay to clean it up? I can imagine the mess they'll make if they bring batteries tech to the area. rustbeltliving

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