GM to produce hybrid vehicles at Lansing plant with restructured $500M DOE grant

General Motors confirmed that its Lansing Delta Township plant will produce hybrid vehicles, supported by a restructured $500 million grant from the Department of Energy, Manufacturing Dive reported.

The grant was originally awarded in 2024 as part of the Investing in America Agenda funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, which allocated $1.7 billion for at-risk auto manufacturing facilities, including GM.

GM's investment in Lansing is part of a broader $9 billion commitment across its U.S. manufacturing footprint and over $7 billion in U.S. research and development, with more than $2 billion planned for the Lansing region over several years.

The restructuring follows a pause and cancellation of various DOE funding initiatives in 2025, including the elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles and cancellation of over 300 energy awards, which had put the original plans on hold.

Alongside GM, other automakers like Stellantis received DOE grants to convert plants for electric vehicle production, aiming to keep the U.S. automotive industry competitive.