The Midwest fell behind in the race for EVs. Now, it’s mounting a comeback. – Crain’s*

Southern U.S. states have captured the lion's share of more than $100 billion in North American EV investments announced by automakers in the past three years, data from the Ann Arbor-based Center for Automotive Research shows. At the same time, Midwestern states have regained some ground.
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The Railroader
7 months ago

These expanded golf carts remain in the developmental stage. The charging requirements make them impractical for anything except short trips (local travel). Naturally, the Climate Clerics want to force Americans into these outrageously expensive primordial machines, despite their having no effect on the weather whatsoever.

This climate madness must end, or people are going to be killed like the Aztecs murdered their citizens in service to their sun god.

Where's Mine ???
7 months ago

Are any EV plants north, south or in Canada signatory to UAW seems a big questions that none of these articles address?

Giddyap
7 months ago

Illinois is pushing electric cars no one wants, no one can afford

Where's Mine ???
7 months ago
Reply to  Giddyap

who can afford the gas cars either? It’s ridiculous. I gave my +10yr old car to my 20 something since I (hopefully) retired

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