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The recent $2.5 billion investment in Ultium Cells is projected to create 1,700 good union jobs. The project exemplifies how Lansing is leveraging federal investments to become a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, repurposing land once used for traditional car manufacturing to now produce batteries for EVs. This ensures the legacy of Michigan putting the world on wheels continues while creating jobs that will allow folks to retire at retirement age.
Lansing is also at the forefront of developing the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles, securing a $8 million grant. This helps cement our city and Michigan as a hub for the future of the automotive industry and the jobs that come with it. Our schools, too, are benefiting from federal investments, with plans for solar panels and new hybrid and electric buses. These initiatives advance our clean energy goals while securing high-paying union jobs for decades to come.
The above excerpt was originally published in the Lansing State Journal.
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