This case study by Atlas Public Policy examines the Ultium Cells facility in Warren, Ohio, focusing on its impact on workers, the local community, and the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The facility, a $2.6 billion joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, exemplifies modern, advanced manufacturing, with workers primarily operating computers and benefiting from significant union-backed wage increases and benefits. The facility’s role in reviving a region hard-hit by manufacturing decline, especially following the closure of GM’s Lordstown plant, is emphasized. Ultium Cells has exceeded employment expectations with nearly 2,200 workers and is integral to the domestic onshoring of the EV supply chain, supported by federal funding and tax credits.
This report was supported by funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Jobs through the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
