Granholm's EV Road Trip Hits Snags, Highlights Challenges of Green Energy Push

Republicans on House Oversight Committee probing Granholm's EV road trip where police called
Trip aimed to promote Biden's climate agenda and effectiveness of green energy
During trip, DOE staffers blocked EV charger with gas car, angering some
Incident highlights logistical issues with EVs that admin is pushing
Granholm blamed "poor judgment" by team, avoided responsibility

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Posted 9/26/2023, 1:11:00 PM