The result, at a plant owned by General Motors and a South Korean company, is a milestone for the auto union in organizing electric vehicle workers.
General Motors sold more cars in the third quarter after struggling with a shortage of computer chips earlier in the year.
The automaker sold more cars in the third quarter after struggling with a shortage of computer chips earlier in the year.
The automaker’s performance indicates that the global semiconductor shortage is beginning to ease.
The increase from the same period last year comes as competition grows among automakers producing electric vehicles in the United States.
The new climate, tax and health law signed by President Biden extends a credit for electric vehicle buyers. But there are new strings attached that kick in at different times.
Carmakers may need several years to revamp their supply chains to meet new rules, but the legislation is still seen as a win for electric vehicles.
There has been a surge in the sales of cars that can travel short distances on just electricity and have a gasoline engine for longer trips.
The automaker reaffirmed its forecast for earnings for the full year.
The loan will help the automaker and its supplier build electric vehicle battery factories in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.