GM has extended the temporary closure of its Orion Township plant in Michigan, US until November 1 as the carmaker continues to work with its battery supplier LG Electronics to develop new battery modules for its Chevrolet Bolt EV.  

GM shut that plant on August 23 this year following a number of vehicle fires resulting from a fault in the original lithium-ion battery supplied for the car. The plant was originally planned to reopen on September 27, but that was put back to October 18. Explaining the latest delay, the carmaker said that as well as dealing with the shortage in the supply of batteries, it was using the time to prioritise recall repairs on around 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs.