The new process is part of GM's broader "Winning with Simplicity" production strategy, aimed at boosting efficiency and cutting costs across all areas of vehicle manufacturing.

Instead of building mixed trims of the Chevrolet Bolt, the Fairfax plant groups similar versions and sends them down the line in batches of 30. According to GM, these batches can include Bolt LT or Bolt RS models of the same color and with similar configurations.

GM officials say the Fairfax plant is the first in North America to implement this production system.

By continuously building nearly identical Chevrolet Bolt vehicles, workers can focus on the same tasks, reducing assembly variation throughout the process. The plant's assembly and paint shop superintendent notes that the new system improves planning, supplier coordination, and workflow.

Delivering parts in batches for 30 vehicles reduces the need for specialized storage racks and material-handling equipment, freeing up space in the plant. It also simplifies painting by cutting down on the number of cleaning and purge cycles in the paint system.