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The Great EV Debate
EVs have opened up a new space for revenue in the global auto market. In the US, we don’t see a lot of cars from China, but Chinese automakers have made some big gains in the EV market in recently. That’s become a provocative topic as some political candidates take advantage of Michiganders’ feelings of insecurity about our historic manufacturing sector. Today, we’re coming at this story from two angles. First we’re zooming out and talking about the U.S. 's relationship with Chinese auto companies. Then we’re honing in on Green Charter Township where some have been pushing back on plans to build a plant for an EV battery company – a plant that's parent company is based in China.
GUESTS:
Kalea Hall, business and autos reporter for The Detroit News
Rose White, economic reporter for MLive
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