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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Tom Perkins in Detroit

Biden talks up electric vehicle revolution – but is America ready to give up gas?

Joe Biden test-drives the Cadillac Lyriq SUV in Detroit. ‘It’s a beautiful car, but I love the Corvette,’ he said.
Joe Biden test-drives the Cadillac Lyriq SUV in Detroit. ‘It’s a beautiful car, but I love the Corvette,’ he said. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Fresh off signing legislation aimed at propelling the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) transition, Joe Biden was in Detroit last week to reaffirm his support for electrification ahead of the opening of the US’s largest annual car show.

“The great American road trip is going to be fully electrified, whether you’re driving along the coast, or on I-75 here in Michigan,” he declared as the first North American International Auto Show since 2019 prepared to open its doors.

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