GM To Invest Billions Into Electric Trucks And SUVs

General Motors (GM) announced a $2.2 billion investment in its Detroit Hamtramck Assembly plant, creating 2200 jobs. The plant, initially set to close, will transition to producing electric vehicles after a UAW strike. GM will also invest $800 million in supplier tooling. This move increases GM's total investment in electric vehicles to over $10 billion, with competitors like Volkswagen and Ford also making significant investments.

What was the reason for the initial plan to close the Detroit Hamtramck plant?

Which other automotive companies are mentioned as investing in electric vehicles?