General Motors is planning a diesel engine plant in Thailand.This plant will be GM’s first venture in south east Asia.CEO Rick Wagoner says, “ This plant is an example of how we are proactively pursuing two key aspects of GM’s global strategy. The first is the accelerated application of alternative fuels and propulsion systems to reduce global dependency on fossil fuels. The second is growth in the emerging markets, including the ASEAN region, as a key factor in our continued global leadership “
GM further says “ The new facility will be a state-of-the-art, highly flexible and people-focused production complex that incorporates GM’s leading manufacturing strategies. We are bringing the best GM has to offer to ensure that our customers receive the cleanest and most efficient diesel engine technology available “
