“Lear is developing innovative technologies that are driving the widespread adoption of electric vehicles,” Scott said in the release. “This additional new business with GM was made possible by Lear’s recognized value proposition in electrification that combines flexible manufacturing operations and advanced Industry 4.0 automation technologies with our vertically integrated capabilities.”
Battery disconnect units are the interface between an EV’s battery pack and electrical system. Suppliers are locked in a fierce competition to win contracts for content in electric cars, which for now appear to be the future of the industry and contain a fraction of the parts in a gas-powered car.
“… It is important to make this investment in our backyard,” Scott said. “This facility will provide hundreds of highly skilled jobs to the state and will be our largest investment in an electrification-focused production site to date.”
