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GM installs robots at flagship EV factory after laying off 1,300 workers
General Motors temporarily laid off 1,300 workers at its Factory Zero EV plant due to sluggish demand for battery-powered vehicles , following the discontinuation of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit .
General Motors temporarily laid off 1,300 workers at its Factory Zero EV plant due to sluggish demand for battery-powered vehicles , following the discontinuation of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit . The company subsequently installed 50 collaborative robots to attach body panels on the assembly line , prompting UAW grievances claiming robots threaten jobs, though GM asserts they improve safety and ergonomics .
Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-22