Over the last decade, the United States has experienced a decline in employment in the automotive industry and among part suppliers.

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While the market for electric vehicles is heating up, with waiting lists for both the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt and startup companies like Tesla, Arcimoto, and Coda Automotive upping their games, some industry watchers still wonder whether electric vehicles will ever become a significant part of the auto market.

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