Could Federal Stimulus Money Resurrect Plans For Century Car Plant?
Escambia County’s top 22 project list for federal stimulus dollars includes millions that might resurrect plans for an electric car manufacturing facility in Century. The county is seeking $20 million in federal funding for a “renewable energy electric car” at number 15 on their 22 items wish list. The $20 million would be used to “support renewable energy transportation needs, provide economic stimulus, and reduce carbon emissions. This will support economic development for the southeastern United States by establishing and promoting incentives to companies that develop measures to reduce dependence on foreign oil and limit and combat climate change,” according to the county’s proposal. Larry Newsom, who worked to develop the list for the county, said that the money could go toward LHS EV locating in Century. LHS EV is company that planned to build an electric car in Century until the state denied a $2.5 million grant from the state’s Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficiency Technologie
