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Tech Tuesday: How Ohio automakers are converting to electric vehicles

The exterior of the General Motors Toledo Transmission Operations facility is shown in Toledo, Ohio
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The exterior of the General Motors Toledo Transmission Operations facility is shown in Toledo, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. General Motors says it will spend $760 million to renovate its transmission factory in Toledo, so it can build drive lines for electric vehicles.

General Motors has long had an automotive manufacturing presence in Ohio. However, the closing of plants in places like Lordstown had a devastating effect on the communities. Now, GM is converting factories to produce electric motors.

This week on Tech Tuesday we’ll discover how this transformation is impacting manufacturing and communities. We'll also take a look at why Ohio could be the next tech stronghold as well as the Food and Drug Administration's plans to retighten rules that speed up service and dispense medications.

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