Electric Vehicles Play Vital Role in Alabama’s Future

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By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

Alabama has established itself as the No. 3 auto exporter in the country and continues to make significant investments in the automotive industry. In 2018, Alabama produced more than 1.6 million engines and had more than 40,000 jobs within the sector.

The road to the future involves increasing the state’s electric mobility and expanding electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Estimates place more than 1.6 million EVs nationwide on the road, with potential for 3 million by 2025.

“I’m pleased the Legislature has elected to provide additional resources in our state for EV technologies and for electric vehicle investments,” said state Rep. Bill Poole. “Those investments, by virtue of the general fund and the education budget in our state, will supplement private investments in these sectors and support our automotive manufacturers.”

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