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🚗✨ **DOE Announces $1.7 Billion to Support American Auto Workers and EV Manufacturing!** ✨🚗 The Biden-Harris Administration is investing in the future of American auto manufacturing with a $1.7 billion initiative to convert 11 at-risk facilities for electric vehicle production across eight states! 🌟 This move is set to create thousands of good-paying union jobs and ensure the U.S. leads in the 21st-century auto industry. 🏭🇺🇸 🔋 Key Highlights: - Conversion of facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia. - Over 2,900 new high-quality jobs and retention of 15,000 skilled union workers. - Support for EV and battery manufacturing, including electric motorcycles, school buses, hybrid powertrains, and more. - Commitment to clean, environmentally responsible manufacturing. 📢 U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm will announce this groundbreaking initiative today, showcasing the administration's commitment to American workers and clean energy. 🌍 💪 This funding is a major step in building a clean energy economy that benefits everyone, tackling climate change, and revitalizing American manufacturing communities. Learn more about this exciting initiative and how it supports the American auto industry and workers. 📈 https://lnkd.in/ga8NDPZk #InvestingInAmerica #CleanEnergy #ElectricVehicles #UnionJobs #DOE #BidenHarrisAdministration #AutoIndustry #ClimateAction

If Michiganders understood how Gov. Whitmer squandered billions of dollars of taxpayer monies and was played for a fool by GM and Ford, my guess is she’d wear disguises to avoid being recognized. For years, Whitmer has claimed that she was creating “good paying jobs” to ensure Michigan remained America’s automotive capital as the industry transitioned to electric vehicles. GM CEO Mary Barra and top Ford officials were in on the con, appearing with Whitmer at news conferences vowing their EV commitments to the state. The nonpartisan Bridge News reports that so far Michigan has spent $1 billion and only 200 factory jobs have been created. Meanwhile, a tech publication reports that Ford has created 300 jobs in southern California focused on building a low-cost EV. Barra recently announced the opening of a tech center in the Bay area, where two of GM's top executives will be located. It's a safe bet that the jobs Ford and GM are creating in California pay at least four times the 200 jobs Whitmer subsidized in Michigan. Adding insult to injury, Barra said GM was expanding in California because that’s where the talent is. Good luck to Michigan attracting tech businesses when the state’s best-known CEO has dissed the talent pool. Bridge reports that Michigan has spent more than $500 million subsidizing two GM plants, the openings of which have been delayed. That’s on top of the $3.5 billion in subsidies GM received from the state and hoped to keep secret. Meanwhile, GM will spend $16 billion buying back its depressed stock under Barra’s ten-year tenure, while she’s paid nearly $30 million a year. Bridge cites the expansion of a battery plant near Grand Rapids as a rare success. The $3 billion plant expansion is the result of Toyota committing to buying some capacity. Toyota has committed to spend more than $18 billion on its US EV investments, and unlike GM and Ford, the company has raised its commitments multiple times. Other foreign manufacturers have committed to building their EVs in the U.S., including Scout, the VW subsidiary that’s reviving an iconic SUV brand. Scout’s CEO said he couldn’t imagine building an iconic American vehicle outside the U.S. Ford, which claims it’s “All In On America,” proudly builds the electrified version of its iconic Mustang in Mexico, where it has substantial engineering operations and builds its Bronco Sport and Maverick pickups. Scout’s design facilities are in suburban Detroit. Toyota has an R&D facility in Ann Arbor. Apparently, foreign companies can find some talent in Michigan. Whitmer has also failed to improve education, where Michigan was just ranked among the bottom ten states. The state’s “damn roads,” as Whitmer called them, remain among the worst in the country. She allowed a world-class hospital in suburban Detroit to languish. Whitmer has failed her state and will be long gone before the damage she’s caused is recognized. https://lnkd.in/g_mkBrkz #michigan #gm #ford #electricvehicles

🌟The US Department of Energy is making a $1.7 billion investment to retool 11 auto facilities for electric vehicle production. 🚗 This initiative is set to create over 2,900 new jobs, retain over 15,000 union workers, and provide job training and benefits, supporting President Biden's Justice40 Initiative. Importantly, over 40% of the benefits will be directed to disadvantaged communities. 🌍 Additionally, $50 million will be allocated to aid small- and medium-sized suppliers transition to EV parts manufacturing. This investment reflects the US commitment to electric vehicles and our position at the forefront of the evolving auto industry. 🌿 Read more about the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program here: https://lnkd.in/ga8NDPZk

The Biden Administration has earmarked US$1.7 billion in funding to transform at-risk or mothballed #AutoManufacturing plants into #ElectricVehicle (EVs) factories. The program proposes to convert eleven auto factories across eight US states into operations capable of manufacturing EVs and their components. “Building a #CleanEnergy economy can and should be a win-win for union autoworkers and automakers,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. “This investment will create thousands of good-paying, union manufacturing jobs and retain even more—from Lansing, Michigan to Fort Valley, Georgia – by helping auto companies retool, reboot, and rehire in the same factories and communities.” More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #InflationReeductionAct #EVManufacturing #Electrification #SustainableManufacturing http://ow.ly/mJwo105AmUh

US unveils $1.7b boost to electric vehicle manufacturing US President Joe Biden's administration said Thursday it is issuing $1.7 billion in grants to help expand or revive auto facilities for making electric vehicles and parts including in election battlegrounds Michigan and Georgia. The aim is to help them retrofit to make EVs and officials said the investment paid for by the Inflation Reduction Act will save 15,000 jobs. “Workers that were left behind by my predecessor are now making a comeback with the support of my policies, including the conversion grants my administration is announcing today,’’ the Democratic president said. The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains, heavy-duty commercial truck batteries and electric SUVs, the White House said. #Business #BusinessInvestment #BusinessNews #BusinessPost #BusinessHubs #BusinessGrowth #BusinessInsights #BusinessBangladesh #IndustryInsights #IndustrialNews #BusinessBrillianz

11 closed or at-risk of closure car manufacturing plants will be getting an influx of $1.7B to convert plants to produce EVs. We will see a conversion over to EV-focused manufacturing in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia. While this is key to addressing climate change, saving auto jobs, and future-proofing the U.S. economy, the success of this transition depends heavily on the readiness of our grid and charging infrastructure. What are your thoughts on the grid's preparedness and the steps needed to ensure a smooth transition? https://lnkd.in/dXdyP7Uv #environmentalcontent Utility Dive Haley Cawthon Stellantis General Motors Volvo Group U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ZF Group Harley-Davidson Motor Company Blue Bird Corporation Cummins Inc. American Autoparts

Exciting times ahead for Greensboro! Our very own Devante Cuthbertson is embracing a bright future without packing his bags, thanks to the new Toyota battery plant 🏭🔋. This is more than a job; it's a promise of sustainable careers for our community. The rise of the "battery belt" is electrifying the Southeast, with billions being invested to supercharge our local economies. The future looks electric, with every conversation from grocery stores to schools buzzing about the opportunities 🌟. And it's not just batteries; with companies like Kempower setting up shop, the green tech revolution is powering up fast in North Carolina, bringing jobs, skills, and innovation right to our doorstep. This shift to green energy is creating waves of optimism, with huge investments and government support leading the charge ⚡💡. How do you see this transforming our hometown? Are you ready to plug into the future? #GreenTech #BatteryBelt #Innovation

The Biden administration is injecting $1.7 billion to promote and expand domestic US EV production facilities ⚡️ General Motors, FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Volvo Car USA will massively benefit from the boost. The money is being divided between plants and production facilities across eight states to foster the domestic supply chain that the US desperately needs 🔋 Find out more down below 👇 #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #Biden | #President | #PresidentBiden | #USElection | #Election | #EVManufacturing

In this high seismic region, Dramix #steelfibers were used in combination with rebar to extend joints and reduce rebar congestion and improve workability and schedule. The lateral loads transferred into tie beams and into the slabs so we eliminated typical floor joints in this area.

🚗🔋 Great News for Ohio's EV Sector! 🔋🚗 Ohio has just secured a major grant to boost our electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly capabilities. This funding is set to enhance local production, create jobs, and drive forward our clean energy future. 🌟Key points: Major Investment: New grant to expand EV facilities. Job Growth: Boosting local employment opportunities. Sustainability: Advancing green transportation technology. Excited about Ohio’s role in shaping the future of transportation! What are your thoughts on this development? Drop a comment below!