A concerning trend is emerging in the US automotive industry as a new "Rust Belt" forms, but this time it's not about the decline of traditional American car manufacturing. Instead, the Electric Vehicle (EV) Rust Belt is a growing issue affecting the nation's rapidly expanding electric vehicle market. Despite high gas prices, which might seem like a boon for EV sales, a shocking number of electric vehicles are experiencing premature rust and corrosion in certain regions, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. As the demand for EVs continues to rise, this problem threatens to undermine consumer confidence and potentially slow the transition to more environmentally friendly vehicles.
America Now Has an EV Rust Belt. High Gas Prices Won’t Rescue It. WSJ