General Motors CEO Mary Barra blamed a supplier of automation equipment for the slow ramp-up of its new electric vehicles.
"We have experienced unexpected delays in the ramp because our automation equipment supplier has been struggling with delivery issues that are constraining module assembly capacity," Barra said during the company'sGM produced 50,000 EVs through the first half of this year for North America, in line with internal targets but far slower than many expected.
Barra, a former plant manager and auto engineer, said she has been "disappointed" with the unnamed supplier and that she has personally been involved with problem solving and updating the automated lines. She said GM was "surprised" how little progress the supplier had made. The automaker expects significant improvements in production through the end of this year, Barra said, with constraints "primarily" being behind the company by then, if not sooner.
"We've already seen a lot of improvement from, I'll say, you know, the last four to six weeks; we're going to continue on that path," Barra said. Despite the holdup with the battery modules, which house the vehicles' battery cells, Barra said the company still plans to produce 100,000 vehicles in North America during the second half of this year, leading to 400,000 cumulative vehicles produced by mid-2024.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Chevy Bolt gets a next generation: It's official - AutoblogChevrolet officially announces the Chevy Bolt will return with a new generation using Ultium technology like its other upcoming EVs.
Leer más »
General Motors raises full-year guidance, announces deeper cost-cuttingGM's earnings included an unexpected $792 million charge for new commercial agreements between GM and LG Electronics and LG Energy Solution.
Leer más »
Stocks making the biggest moves before the bell: General Motors, 3M, Spotify, Verizon and moreThese are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
Leer más »
GM puts profit ahead of growth, veering away from Tesla - AutoblogGeneral Motors hopes to lift profits by cutting investments and operating costs.
Leer más »
Gilgo Beach Murders: Questions arise about key tip that may have been overlookedAs investigators continue to work at the home of the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders, questions have arisen about the investigation and whether a critical tip was overlooked that perhaps could have helped crack the case sooner. naveencbs2ny reports.
Leer más »
U.S. Govt’s New Armored Chevy Suburban Is Almost Ready For Battle | CarscoopsUnlike previous Diplomatic Security Service SUVs this one has been developed from the ground up, not adapted with add-on protection car auto cars
Leer más »