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Trump’s false claim of ‘EV mandate’ gains traction in Michigan

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A new Trump campaign ad says Kamala Harris wants to end all gas powered cars.

It's part of a broader critique Trump and Republicans have leveled at Democrats this election cycle.

The anti-EV rhetoric is gaining traction in this crucial swing state at the center of American car culture.

Michigan Democrats are trying to thread the needle by disputing the specifics of Republicans ’ attack.

Michigan has more industrial projects under construction due to its green industrial policy than any other state.

But those investments come with risks — both financial and political — for the companies and politicians that support them.

A handful of flagship factories have only produced around 200 jobs so far, a report from Michigan Bridge found this summer .

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semi-formal

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