General Motors is laying off thousands of workers across multiple electric vehicle and battery plants in the U.S.
GM will idle its battery factories starting on January 5, with plans to resume production in the middle of 2026.
The job cuts come after GM announced layoffs to some of its white-collar workforce and a $1.6 billion hit as it reworks its electric vehicle plans.
GM recently ended its BrightDrop commercial electric van program.
No comment from GM officials.
Author summary: GM lays off thousands of workers in EV and battery plants.