A Chinese green energy firm backed by Michigan’s state government is tearing down trees to make way for a proposed electric vehicle (EV) battery plant designed to help the state meet its climate goals. The firm said the process is legal and pushed back against concerns raised by locals. Then, in August, the firm purchased 270 acres of land for the project, including land zoned for industrial, agricultural and residential use. Gretchen Whitmer, agreeing to invest $2.4 billion in two 550,000-square-foot production plants and other supporting facilities in Green Charter Township. APIn addition to locals, the project has received pushback from state and federal lawmakers, in addition to national security experts.

Source: Fox News February 17, 2024 15:31 UTC