Electric vehicles are a 'huge manufacturing and jobs win' for America: Energy secretary
ABC News
The move toward electrification is "inexorable," Sec. Jennifer Granhom said.
You've seen them on the roads, at the local Walmart, maybe in your neighbor's driveway.
Electric vehicles are proliferating across the nation, yet so many Americans still have questions about these battery-powered trucks and cars: Where do I charge them? What if I run out of range? Can I afford one?
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, a two-term governor of Michigan and longtime EV owner, recently sat down with ABC News to address the many concerns and anxieties surrounding EVs. She offered a clear message for Americans still deciding whether to buy or lease one: They're better for the environment and your pocketbook. And building them in the U.S. will produce jobs and reduce the dependency on Chinese-made parts.
Still, Granholm said there's work to be done to make charging more accessible around the country.
The interview below has been edited and condensed for clarity.
