"The new global GM battery lab will benefit consumers across America by helping us advance the development of battery technology in the United States and put cleaner, more efficient vehicles on the road more quickly and affordably," said Fritz Henderson, GM president and CEO. "Our new lab improves GM's competitiveness by speeding the development of our hybrid, plug-in and extended-range electric vehicles, including the Chevrolet Volt."
The new lab covers 33,000 square feet - roughly four times larger than GM's previous battery facility. More than 1,000 engineers will be employed by the Global Battery Systems Lab.
