The U.S. is on a mission to lead the world in the production of electric vehicles and batteries. This all comes as Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is pushing the Peach State to be a frontrunner, by becoming the electric mobility capital of the U.S. On today’s edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talks with guests about the current state of EV production and adoption in the U.S. and what’s being done to increase the EV workforce. Guests include: 

 

Mark Phelan, an auto critic and columnist for the Detroit Free Press 

Jim Burness, and the CEO of National Car Charging 

Dr. Jessica Hutcheson, the vice president of learning and development for ChargerHelp!

Jenny Taylor, the vice president of career services and the chief mission officer for Goodwill of North Georgia

The U.S. is on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/05/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-steps-to-drive-american-leadership-forward-on-clean-cars-and-trucks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a mission to lead the world</a> in the production of electric vehicles and batteries. This all comes as Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is pushing the Peach State to be a frontrunner, by becoming the electric mobility capital of the U.S. On today’s edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talks with guests about the current state of EV production and adoption in the U.S. and what’s being done to increase the EV workforce. Guests include: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2646841001/mark-phelan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Phelan</a>, an auto critic and columnist for the Detroit Free Press <a href="https://www.nationalcarcharging.com/jim-burness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jim Burness</a>, and the CEO of National Car Charging Dr. Jessica Hutcheson, the vice president of learning and development for <a href="http://www.chargerhelp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ChargerHelp!</a> <a href="https://goodwillng.org/our-leadership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jenny Taylor</a>, the vice president of career services and the chief mission officer for Goodwill of North Georgia

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.