General Motors Co. and Samsung SDI have pulled back on construction of a massive electric vehicle battery plant near New Carlisle, Indiana, with a number of workers on the site laid off earlier this month.

Contractor Barton Malow confirmed the recent layoff at the $3.5 billion project but declined to provide specifics, including how many workers were let go and how many remained onsite. GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly confirmed some workers were taken off the project but declined to provide specifics. He said construction continues.

Bill Schalliol, director of economic development for St. Joseph County, said the construction slowdown comes as GM and Samsung consider making design changes to the project, potentially to make a different type of battery. The plant has been scheduled to make nic

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