 But administration officials are announcing the awarding of nearly $2 billion in grants to help restart and expand electric vehicle manufacturing operation in eight states, including presidential battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. The Energy Department says grants totaling $1.7 billion will go to General Motors, Volvo, and other automakers, aiming at creating thousands of union jobs. The grants will cover a broad range of the supply chain, including electric motorcycles, school buses, and hybrid vehicles.