Rust Belt Revival Turns to Rust: America's Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub is facing a crisis of its own. Once a booming industry, EV production in the Midwest has hit a roadblock, with factory shutdowns and layoffs plaguing the region. Despite high gas prices, which were expected to boost demand for EVs, the industry's struggles are a stark reminder that the shift to electric vehicles is not a silver bullet for the US economy. As the EV Rust Belt crisis deepens, questions are being raised about the long-term viability of the industry and the impact on the workers who rely on it.
America Now Has an EV Rust Belt. High Gas Prices Won’t Rescue It. WSJ