Why Michigan’s rural residents are reluctant to drive electric vehicles

Why Michigan’s rural residents are reluctant to drive electric vehicles
Great Lakes Echo

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

New U-M survey finds only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car. Researchers attribute much of that reluctance to misinformation about the availability of public chargers and the cost of EVs and replacement batteries. The Whitmer administration is pushing to expand electric vehicle use to meet climate and clean energy goals.

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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

New U-M survey finds only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car. Researchers attribute much of that reluctance to misinformation about the availability of public chargers and the cost of EVs and replacement batteries. The Whitmer administration is pushing to expand electric vehicle use to meet climate and clean energy goals.

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Volkswagen cuts U.S. EV work as St. Thomas battery plant construction surges ahead

Volkswagen cuts U.S. EV work as St. Thomas battery plant construction surges ahead
The London Free Press
The PowerCo electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas has lost a critical customer, a year from an expected start to production.
The PowerCo electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas has lost a critical customer, a year from an expected start to production.
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Ontario’s EV push hit as Honda reportedly halts Alliston plans

Ontario’s EV push hit as Honda reportedly halts Alliston plans
The London Free Press
The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.
The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.
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Michigan expands EV infrastructure, but access remains unequal, study finds

Michigan expands EV infrastructure, but access remains unequal, study finds
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition to electric transportation.  However, the presence of charging stations does not necessarily mean that all residents can equally benefit from electric vehicles.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition to electric transportation.  However, the presence of charging stations does not necessarily mean that all residents can equally benefit from electric vehicles.
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