In a huge move towards becoming more electric vehicle focused, GM has decided to enter into a partnership with Indiana-based electric vehicle company Bright Automotive.

So what’s the deal? GM will give Bright Automotive $5 million to help kick start production of the plug-in hybrid van which Bright has dubbed the “Idea.” Not too sure how crazy we are about the name, even though we get it (Bright Idea, hardy har har) GM will then receive a minority stake in Bright.

“With this deal, Bright gets financial support that puts us on the fast-track toward mass production of the Idea. And perhaps just as importantly, we gain a strategic partner that is a world leader in electrification,” said Bright Automotive CEO Reuben Munger.