The Latest Breaking News from Ultium Cells

General Motors Just Took A Big Step Towards Its Next-Gen EV Battery

The automaker has confirmed the factory where it will mass-produce the lithium-manganese-rich cells.

InsideEVs · Sep 29

GM And LG Restart EV Battery Production In Ohio After Seven-Month Shutdown

The Ultium Cells factory in Warren, Ohio, was idled at the beginning of 2026 due to a drop in EV demand.

InsideEVs · Aug 13

GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand

General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

UPDATE: Dangerous Chemical Spill Investigated At GM's Ultium Cells Plant

A slurry containing battery materials and a hazardous solvent leaked over the weekend, but Ultium Cells said no employees were exposed or injured in the spill.

InsideEVs · Aug 22, 2023

UAW Report Exposes Unsafe Conditions And Low Wages At GM-LG Battery Plant

Ultium Cells Lordstown faces scrutiny over worker safety and pay disparities in electric vehicle production.

Zenger · Jul 11, 2023

GM receives tax incentives to support potential $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant

An Indiana county council on Tuesday evening approved tax incentives for a $3.5 billion battery plant investment by General Motors Co. and battery partner Samsung SDI.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

GM says fourth battery plant 'very much on track,' envisions others

General Motors Co. is still planning a fourth battery plant and even more beyond that despite the reported breakup with supplier and partner LG Energy Solution.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

Rumor: GM-LGES Deal On 4th Ultium Battery Plant Not Certain

GM' electrification strategy includes building four battery plants in the US via joint venture with LGES, but there are some rumors about the 4th plant.

InsideEVs · Jan 23, 2023

UAW says Ultium negotiations to start in January

Ultium Cells LLC, the General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution battery cell joint venture, and the United Auto Workers will begin negotiating on their first contract for workers at Ultium's northeast Ohio plant in January, union spokesperson Sandra Engle said in a statement.

Tribune News Service · Dec 29, 2022

EV Farming, Hyundai, Utilities And A Battery Loan: EV News Dec 16, 2022

This week was packed with interesting EV news, and not the typical type. We've got details about a huge battery loan, electric tractors, and more.

InsideEVs · Dec 16, 2022