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General Motors Announces in House Electric Motor Production

Further to General Motors' bold initiative to be the first major U.S automaker to produce electric car batteries, GM announced that the automaker will be spending $246 million to produce in house electric motors.

General Motors has been on the forefront of green auto-tech for a while, and this announcement only further cements General Motors as a viable business model, both economically and environmentally.

Implications - With our society rapidly progressing in the environmental age, this is a strong way for General Motors to propel themselves to the forefront of contemporary design. "By designing and manufacturing electric motors in-house, we can more efficiently use energy from batteries as they evolve," a General Motors spokesman said. "Potentially reducing cost and weight -- two significant challenges facing batteries today."

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Trend Themes
1. In-house Electric Motor Production - General Motors' in-house electric motor production initiative is a disruptive innovation opportunity that could potentially reduce costs and weight of electric car batteries.
2. Green Auto-tech Advancements - General Motors' investment in in-house electric motor production is a trend that demonstrates the automaker's commitment to environmentally sustainable auto-tech advancements.
3. Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing - General Motors is setting a trend in sustainable automotive manufacturing by investing in in-house electric motor production, which could lead to reduced carbon emissions and environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry has an opportunity to advance green auto-tech initiatives by following in General Motors' footsteps and investing in in-house electric motor production.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can collaborate with automakers such as General Motors to create sustainable transportation solutions through in-house electric motor production and battery advancements.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing industries can embrace sustainable practices by investing in renewable energy and green auto-tech initiatives, such as in-house electric motor production, and could lead to decreased costs and environmental impact.

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