As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)announced $1.7 billion to convert 11 auto manufacturing facilities across eight states to zero emission vehicle production, creating and retaining thousands of union jobs. This initiative supports the domestic production of electric vehicles, hybrid powertrains, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, and related components, ensuring America's competitiveness in the global auto industry.
The program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to bolster domestic supply chains and support American workers. Projects selected will create over 2,900 new jobs and retain more than 15,000 union jobs, also benefiting disadvantaged communities through the Justice40 Initiative.
Read more here: https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-nearly-2-billion-support-american-auto-workers