New report shows Georgia’s love-hate relationship with electric vehicles

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has pledged to make the state the e-mobility capital of the world.

In recent years, Kemp has provided billions of dollars in incentives to lure automakers Hyundai, Kia and the startup Rivian to the state. However, a new report from Politico shows that although some Georgians are excited about the well-paying EV jobs, they’re suspicious of electric vehicles.

On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” reporter David Ferris from Politico’s Energy and Environment News discusses the report and explains Georgians’ conflicted relationship with electric vehicles. During the discussion, Ferris talked about how Southerners view electric vehicles overall, the potential future of the electric vehicle industry and the uncertainties that lie ahead. He also discussed how the South could economically benefit from being a frontrunner in the automobile industry.