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We’re almost at the end of another week, and today we’re covering how it seems that the Trump team is getting ready to eliminate the EV tax credit. Plus, GM is working with EV owners in Texas to offer free nighttime EV charging, and how on-the-job training is becoming harder to find.

Show Notes with links:

• The Trump transition team is set to eliminate the $7,500 EV tax credit in an upcoming tax reform, a shift that could hinder the U.S.'s EV progress. Despite Tesla’s reliance on this subsidy, representatives of the company appear supportive of the repeal.
  • Killing the credit aligns with Trump’s campaign pledge to end Biden's "EV mandate."
  • Tesla, though impacted, may benefit as the change would likely harm its competitors more, especially legacy automakers like GM.
  • Energy transition discussions are led by oil magnate Harold Hamm and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.
  • Eliminating the subsidy could free up funds to extend Trump’s major tax cuts.
  • The Alliance for Automotive Innovation stressed the importance of credits, calling them "critical to cementing the U.S. as a global leader."

• General Motors is collaborating with Reliant Energy to offer free nighttime charging for Chevy EV owners in Texas. The initiative, aimed at making EV ownership more affordable, leverages renewable energy credits to support sustainable charging.
  • Chevy owners enrolled in Reliant’s EV plan get free charging from 11 PM to 6 AM, offset through monthly bill credits.
  • Users must specify an EV on GM Energy’s Smart Charging Portal to qualify.
  • This promotion is part of a broader trend as automakers like Ford offer perks to attract hesitant EV buyers.
  • GM and Reliant claim charging is renewable, thanks to Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), though these credits have been criticized for masking fossil fuel use.

• In many companies, new hires and even seasoned workers are left struggling due to inadequate training. With limited mentorship and lack of clear guidance, employees are increasingly expected to "figure it out" alone.
  • High job turnover, hybrid work, and cost-cutting have weakened structured training.
  • Only 50% of Gen Z workers report having mentors, despite 83% valuing it.
  • Less than half of employees feel they fully understand their job expectations, per Gallup.
  • Tech-based training has limitations, while mentorship apps often see low engagement.
  • Kenneth Matos of HiBob warns that cutting training leaves junior employees overwhelmed and managers burnt out.

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