Rust Belt Revival: How America's EV Boom Became a Rust Belt Nightmare A new phenomenon is emerging in the United States, as the electric vehicle (EV) market's rapid growth has created an unexpected problem: an EV rust belt. While high gas prices have driven many consumers to switch to electric vehicles, the increased demand has put a strain on the country's EV supply chain, particularly in areas with aging infrastructure and declining manufacturing capacity. States like Michigan and Ohio, once synonymous with the auto industry, are now struggling to keep up with the surge in demand for EV batteries, motors, and other components. As the EV market continues to boom, the consequences of this supply chain strain are becoming increasingly clear, threatening to undermine the very industry that was supposed to revitalize America's Rust Belt.
America Now Has an EV Rust Belt. High Gas Prices Won’t Rescue It. WSJ