Introduction to Electric EV Tour
Michigan is on the move as a top economic strategist is traveling across the state in a fully electric RV built in Detroit. The tour is part of a statewide effort to spotlight clean energy, mobility, innovation, and the future of work.
The Green-Tech Startup Behind the Electric RV
Across the street from Michigan Central is Grounded, a green-tech startup building a new kind of RV. Fully electric, totally modular, and proudly Detroit-made, Grounded’s G2 model has a $195,000 price tag and gets up to 300 miles on a single charge. Nick Fitzpatrick, co-founder and head of design at Grounded, moved from the UK to Detroit to be part of the city’s great ecosystem.
The Earth Tour: Highlighting Sustainable Businesses
Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer, Hilary Doe, is traveling across five cities in the electric RV as part of The Earth Tour. The tour aims to highlight businesses that work in a more sustainable way and the people behind them. Doe says that these businesses are helping to tell Michigan’s story and showcase the state’s leadership on climate and innovation.
Clean Energy Jobs on the Rise
Doe’s office projects that Michigan will have 160,000 clean energy jobs in the next 10 years. She believes that startups and small businesses will be more important than ever in the coming years, and that young people are taking notice of the opportunities in the clean energy sector. The Earth Tour will visit Grand Rapids and Lansing this spring, with summer stops planned in Detroit, Flint, and Traverse City.
Conclusion
The electric EV tour is an exciting initiative that highlights the growth of clean energy jobs and sustainable businesses in Michigan. With innovative companies like Grounded leading the way, the state is poised to become a leader in climate and innovation. As the tour continues to travel across the state, it will showcase the opportunities and successes in the clean energy sector, inspiring young people and entrepreneurs to get involved and be part of Michigan’s sustainable future.
