Daily Briefing: Why are electric vehicles a hard sell in Kentucky?

Good morning, Louisville! Happy Tuesday! (You can read today's eNewspaper here .)

Today we can expect a very hot day with a high of 97.

Here are the top headlines:

In Kentucky, a state seeing historic investments in the electric vehicle industry, consumers have remained among the most hesitant in the country to embrace the technology, our Olivia Evans and Connor Giffin report . Here's a look at why.

In related news:

• Politics: Republicans' anti-electric vehicle rhetoric is sparking political dissonance in deep-red Kentucky , where the industry is creating thousands of jobs.
• Local: There's a push for EVs to make up half of all new vehicles sold by 2030, but Kentuckians have been a hard sell for some car dealers.

In other news:

• Courts: Former Clark County, Indiana Sheriff Jamey Noel pleaded guilty to 27 of 31 charges in court Monday as part of a plea deal. Learn what we know.
• Bourbon: Evan Williams Bourbon and Learfield are coming together for a multiple-year deal beginning this August to make the bourbon brand "Game Day's #1 Pour." Get a taste of what to expect.
• Weather: The "hottest temperatures of the summer" are hitting Louisville this week. Here's what to know.

From the Sports Desk

• Basketball: Are oddsmakers buying into the hype surrounding Louisville basketball entering Year 1 under Pat Kelsey? Here's a look at the 2024-25 season futures.
• Athlete of the Week: The Louisville-area high school athlete of the week returns. Vote for the boys athlete of the week here and vote for the girls athlete of the week here.

Featured Gallery

PopCon Louisville took over the Kentucky Exposition Center with live panels, workshops and plenty of activities this weekend. Take a look at the event through Scott Utterback's gallery.

We'll be back again tomorrow with even more headlines.

Until next time,

Ray

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Daily Briefing: Why are electric vehicles a hard sell in Kentucky?