Never thought we would find ourselves needing to defend our leading technological competitor but here goes.....
We remind the Governor of his own positions on EVs and by extension - Tesla - before he was beaten like a rented mule last November.
Clean Cars Minnesota (2021): Walz pushed for Minnesota to adopt California’s stringent emissions standards, aiming to boost EV adoption. He said, “The puck is going to be in EVs. And that is irrefutable,” signaling a belief in EVs as the future of transportation.
Economic and Job Growth: In 2021, he touted the clean car standards as a way to “create jobs across every corner of the state” while “giving Minnesotans more choices at their local car dealer.” Tesla, as a leading EV maker, directly benefits from such policies, employing thousands and driving innovation—outcomes Walz once celebrated.
Regional EV Charging Network: “The Midwest has the ingenuity and the drive to develop innovative solutions to curb climate change.” Tesla’s Supercharger network, a cornerstone of EV adoption, aligns with this vision, yet now he cheers its setbacks.
My how things have changed....
