Electric cars are increasingly politicized, facing opposition despite their importance for American manufacturing by 2025. Mike Murphy, a Republican strategist and EV advocate, warns that without political pushback, subsidies for EVs may be at risk. He notes that many voters are unaware of the manufacturing investments and job growth stemming from the 2021 Inflation Reduction Act, especially in Republican districts. The political landscape has been largely silent on the benefits of EV plants, presenting a hidden opportunity for job creation that is crucial in upcoming elections.
"Right now, if you're a Republican member of Congress and you vote against the consumer credits-the lease and purchase for EVs-you get a total pass from the voters," Murphy said.
"If we don't whip up trouble in the districts and create political pushback, it's going to be a steamroller."
The sheer scale of potential EV jobs and investments announced since the passage of the IRA were 'the best-kept secret of the presidential campaign,' Murphy said.
Despite the significant benefits of EV investments for their constituents, many lawmakers might still oppose them without voter awareness.
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