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President-elect Biden introduces former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary nominee

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President-elect Joe Biden introduces former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary Saturday.

The department plays a key role in helping develop the technologies needed to fulfill Biden's pledge to move the country off fossil fuels.

Granholm served two terms as Michigan's Governor and is experienced in dealing with the auto industry, which could be an advantage as the President-elect seeks to speed up the roll out of electric vehicles and the network of charging stations used to power them.

Watch the event below: