Nissan woes, EV demand are straining, Tennessee’s auto industry Opinion, auto industry
Hold on a sec, Tennessee! Our auto industry might be sputtering a bit, but that doesn’t mean we throw in the towel on electric vehicles (EVs). Think of it as a bump in the road, not a dead end.
Sure, Nissan’s having a rough patch, and those federal EV subsidies might be on the chopping block with the new administration. But hey, remember that time sales of EVs zoomed past 18% in the US this year? That’s huge! Even though things are slowing down a touch, the electric future is still bright.
Here’s the thing: Tennessee’s been a car-making champion for decades, from General Motors rolling in to Ford’s shiny new Blue Oval City project. We’ve got over 140,000 auto workers keeping the engine of our state’s economy running strong. Giving up on EVs now would be like tossing that trophy away just before the big win.
Instead, let’s use this as a chance to step on the gas (figuratively, of course, because EVs!). We need leaders in Nashville who’ll fight for policies that keep our EV industry humming. Policies that remember all the hard work that went into making Tennessee a car haven, and that prepare us for the next generation of whiz-bang transportation.
Remember, former Governor Lamar Alexander, the one who kickstarted our auto industry way back when, knew things could get bumpy. He even said it himself: the future of driving is a bit of a mystery. But you know what? Mysteries are exciting! Let’s not let a little uncertainty stop Tennessee from being a leader in the electric revolution.
So, Tennessee, let’s keep our foot on the pedal (again, figuratively) and keep pushing forward. EVs aren’t a fad, they’re the future. Let’s make sure Tennessee is at the forefront, steering the way!
