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Time of India

General Motors invests $888 mn in US plant for next-gen V-8 engine production

General Motors is investing $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant to produce the sixth generation of its V-8 engines, which are used in full-size trucks and SUVs, with the goal of improved performance, fuel economy, and reduced emissions by 2027. The investment will support new machinery, equipment, and facility renovations, marking the largest single investment GM has ever made in an engine plant. This move aims to strengthen American manufacturing and support jobs in the US. The new generation of engines will feature advancements in combustion and thermal management. GM anticipates that these innovations will lead to enhanced performance compared to the current engines, while also improving fuel efficiency and lowering emissions. 'Our significant investments in GM's Tonawanda Propulsion plant show our commitment to strengthening American manufacturing and supporting jobs in the U.S.,' said Mary Barra, Chair and CEO. Previous investments This investment follows a previous commitment made in January 2023, where GM announced a $500 million investment in its Flint Engine plant for the production of the same sixth generation V-8 engines. Tonawanda will be the second GM propulsion plant to produce this new engine. The Tonawanda Propulsion plant has been in operation for 87 years. GM aims to continue innovating the engines built at the plant. The goal is to make them more fuel efficient and higher performing. This will help GM deliver world-class trucks and SUVs to its customers. The investment will be used for new machinery, equipment, and tools and facility renovations. 'This investment marks an exciting new chapter for our plant,' said Tara Wasik , plant director at Tonawanda. Tonawanda Propulsion is represented by UAW Local 774. The plant will continue to produce the fifth generation of GM's V-8 engine.