GM builds millionth 1.4-liter engine, will shift production to Ecotec - MLive.com
Engine Operations recently built its 1 millionth 1. 4-liter turbo engine, which is used in the Chevrolet Volt, Cruze and Sonic. FLINT, MI – General Motors' Flint Engine Operations recently built its millionth 1. 4-liter engine and now is in its last week of making the motor. "Attaining 1 million engines produced is always an important milestone," Terri Burden, Flint Engine plant manager, said in a statement. GM said the Ecotec small gas engine will be built in six countries — in eight engine plants, including Flint — producing 2. 5 million engines a year by 2017. The Flint-built engines will go into the Volt and Cruze, the company said. Our Local 599 members are proud of this accomplishment, as we built a superior quality 1. 4-liter engine that has been a success for our customers, as was our tremendous 3800 engine," Dave Aiken, UAW Local 599 chairman, said in a statement. "As we launch the Ecotec small gas engine, our team is ready and able to build an engine that will also prove to be a leader in quality and performance for many years to come. While the plant changes over to producing the Ecotec engine, Flint Engine will still. Source: www.mlive.com
