Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break on the impact of electric vehicles on Michigan
- Bridge reporters joined more than 80 participants to discuss the ways in which the global transition to EVs could affect Michigan’s environment and economy
- Panelists took dozens of questions about their reporting on this subject and the ways in which EVs and EV production could impact life in our state
- Watch the full recording of the discussion below
Bridge Michigan’s monthly Lunch Break series returned July 17 with an examination of the impact of the transition to electric vehicles on jobs in the state and the health of Michigan’s environment.
If you missed this live Zoom event, you can stream it below. We also had some great conversations take place on this topic in the chat of the Zoom event, and you can read the transcript here.
Panelists included Bridge reporters Paula Gardner and Kelly House, and the discussion was moderated by Bridge executive editor Joel Kurth. More than 80 participants joined the conversation in real time.
The conversation focused on market penetration for EVs in Michigan, the infrastructure needed in the state to support EV use, incentives for producing EVs and what they have cost the public, the potential environmental impacts of EV production and use and more.
This conversation will continue in our upcoming reporting as Paula, Kelly and Asha Lewis embark on an EV roadtrip across Michigan.
Bridge’s Lunch Break monthly series focuses on timely topics facing our state. Previous discussions have included examinations of efforts to educate students for careers in Michigan, solutions to gun violence in Michigan, the long-term impact of pollution from Michigan’s automotive industry, youth mental health in Michigan and ideas for growing the state’s population.
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