On episode 65, we’re talking EV manufacturing in North Carolina with Suzanne Merkelson, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs, US States, with Arrival. In this fascinating conversation, we’re diving into why the company selected Charlotte for its North American headquarters, the concept of microfactories, and how medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles will serve as important players in the decarbonization of the transportation sector. Additional resources from today's episode: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy’s Carbon Plan Blog: https://bit.ly/3vINHPa Duke Energy ‘Make Ready’ Program Story from Charlotte Business Journal: https://bit.ly/3Mssm2r NCSEA’s Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum: https://bit.ly/3MxKSXe NCSEA’s Women in Clean Energy Networking Reception: https://bit.ly/3Mx6p24 Arrival: https://arrival.com/us/en Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.