EVs in the Limelight at LA Auto Show

Dec 2, 2021

Auto shows have always been a great way for automakers to increase brand awareness and drum up sales. Once the coronavirus pandemic struck and large sections of the country shut down, shows such as the Los Angeles Auto Show were put on hold. Now that the country is opening up and the economy is regaining some of its lost steam, the Los Angeles Auto Show is back on, and electric vehicles (“EVs”) are poised to play a big role.

With the United States looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and cut down its carbon emissions, plenty of automakers and EV startups have invested billions of dollars in developing zero-emission electric cars. This week’s auto show, which opens after a yearlong break, will allow these automakers…

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EVs in the Limelight at LA Auto Show

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