Biden Administration Allocates $50 Million to Help Six States Transition to Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
According to CBS News, the Biden administration has announced $50 million in funding to help six states convert their car manufacturing plants to produce electric vehicles. This money is part of the Investing in America plan and adds to the $1.7 billion given to 11 facilities at risk of closing. Michigan will receive over $18 million, and other states like Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Illinois will also get funds to support their shift to electric vehicle production.
The funding was decided after asking how small- and medium-sized car makers could be helped to switch to electric, hybrid, or fuel-cell vehicles. States needed a workforce with at least 0.5% in the automotive sector to get the money and qualify for at least $4 million. In addition, $1.5 million will be given to three teams from Purdue University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Illinois to help create plans for converting car parts suppliers to support electric vehicles.
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$50 Million Investment Boosts Electric Vehicle Production in 6 States – Creating High-Quality Jobs and Advancing US Clean Energy Goals (PHOTO: Center for American Progress)
Jennifer Granholm Highlights Job Creation and Electric Vehicle Industry Growth During Visit to Washtenaw Community College
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, who used to be Michigan’s governor, visited Washtenaw Community College to talk about how these clean energy investments are creating good jobs in the state. She emphasized that these funds are helping advance the electric vehicle industry and provide well-paying, union jobs.
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