TECHNOLOGY
OPTIMISTIC EXPERTS ARE making the case that manufacturing in general is enjoying a comeback in the United States . Rising costs of manufacturing in China , coupled with a desire to produce goods near potential consumers , are just some of the many reasons why manufacturing companies are either deciding not to offshore manufacturing plants or move offshore manufacturing plants back to the US . At the same time , others point to the fact that while many companies are returning , others are opting to leave for one or more reasons .
Naturally , general manufacturing trends have an impact on the electric car industry . While many electric cars are still made abroad , current trends and statistics clearly show that this industry is doing better than ever in the States . However , a question that is on many people ’ s minds is whether or not improvement in this sector constitutes a comeback .
The following overview provides a detailed look into electric car manufacturing in the United States , offering a summary of how many and what companies are building electric cars in the country , what the advantages are of doing so , and why
current trends indicate that the US has a way to go before it becomes an electric car manufacturing hub .
Electric car makers in the United States There are currently thirty-five electric car manufacturing companies in the
8 June 2016