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GM Factory ZERO

A major step forward in advancing the future of electric vehicles.

A major step forward in advancing the future of electric vehicles.

Overview

Built at the site of the former Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, Factory ZERO is General Motors’ flagship assembly plant in their journey to an all-electric future. Working in partnership with Walbridge on the design-build project, we designed the 3.5 million SF facility with the goal of minimizing its environmental impact. The plant will ultimately produce 270,000 vehicles annually.

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EV production on a massive scale.

The project included a 268,000 SF expansion and renovation of the existing 1 million SF body shop, a 25,000 SF addition and renovation of the 1.5 million SF general assembly shop, and a new 54,000 SF battery storage shop. The scope also includes a 77,000 SF addition to GM’s electric light commercial vehicle shop and a 91,000 SF motor position switch expansion. A critical step in GM’s commitment to using 100% renewable energy, the completed factory utilizes solar carports and a 516-kilowatt ground-mounted solar panel array.