General Motors announced Monday it will delay the return of a 2nd shift at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas.

In a statement to KSHB 41 News, a company spokesperson said it is making "strategic production adjustments," citing anticipated slower electric vehicle growth and customer demand.

Significant federal tax incentives for buyers of electric vehicles are set to expire at the end of September, following passage of the Big Beautiful Bill.

Earlier this year, GM anounced Fairfax would begin production of a gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox in combination with production of the Bolt.

A spokesperson said Monday that the plant's ability to shift between internal combustion engines and electric vehicles gives the company manufacturing flexibility.

"As part of that, we made the

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