Dem Gov Touted 10,000+ EV, Battery Jobs — $1 Billion And Years Later, She's Not Close
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's effort to lure electric vehicle factories has reportedly not produced the thousands of jobs she promised.
Stay updated with breaking news from Next Energy. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's effort to lure electric vehicle factories has reportedly not produced the thousands of jobs she promised.
Legislators, who are debating economic subsidies, raise alarms after Bridge reports that Michigan spent $1 billion to create 200 jobs in EV battery plants.
On May 14, the White House announced significant tariff increases on Chinese EVs and batteries. EV tariffs will jump from 25% to 100%, and battery tariffs will rise from 7.5% to 25%. TrendForce posits that Chinese EVs account for less than 2% of the US EV market, making the actual impact of these tariff hikes minimal.
This deal creates a new mobile charging solution for electric vehicle fleet owners.
/PRNewswire/ -- Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, today announced it has reached an agreement to sell 50 vehicles to...