General Motors to assemble Volt battery packs at Michigan plant, keep using suppliersBROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — General Motors Co. chief Fritz Henderson says a new $43 million plant in Michigan will assemble battery packs for the company’s upcoming rechargeable electric car, as the automaker continues relying on suppliers for key elements of the batteries. Senators say it’s unlikely they’ll meet Obama’s August deadline for health overhaulWASHINGTON — Top members of Congress say it’s unlikely they will meet President Barack Obama’s August deadline for a sweeping health care overhaul. Obama administration rejects request from auto suppliers for up to $10 billion in aidWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has turned down a request by auto suppliers for up to $10 billion in additional federal aid to help the parts companies deal with the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler. |