Biden doubles down on electric vehicles…

[FriendofBRW]

Half of all new vehicles sold must be electric by 2030.

The fact that planet Earth is in trouble is not new news; for years, scientists have understood that climate change is a very real problem. Experts say that, in addition to the horrifying side effects humans are seeing right now, the situation will only get worse unless the human race can find ways to reverse the issue and allow the Earth to return to its natural fluctuations. Therefore, scientists and environmentalists around the world have urged not only people, but governments and corporations to make tangible and lasting changes now to save the planet from its seemingly inevitable destruction.

The EPA has explained that 28% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States come from transportation, and 57% of all transportation emissions are released by passenger vehicles. That means that by eliminating gas-powered vehicles, the US could absolutely cut down on a significant amount of carbon emissions every year.

But within the year, Biden had made a very different announcement. In 2023, the president proclaimed that at least 50% of all vehicle sales in the United States will have to be electric by 2030. While some Americans were thrilled with the president’s decision, millions of others immediately expressed concerns, specifically regarding the lack of infrastructure needed for such a transition and how this plan will affect the American auto industry and the economy as a whole.

Let’s pray this isn’t official policy

[Truckman]

If I'm still alive in 2030, you'll find me in the other 50% if you need me......Ben

[Sandman]

We are located in the southern end of the urban northeast.. its solid McDonalds from here to Boston.. EV charging stations are popping up like mushrooms.. new gas stations have as many charging stations as gas pumps.. more EVs showing up on the roads..

Maybe will become an urban thing.. for people who will stay in the urban areas? Can’t see it in rural areas or for road trips..

Also don’t see one in my future..

[FriendofBRW]

Please citrect me if I’m wrong, but isn’t 65% of electricity on the East Coast comes from fossil fuels and other hydrocarbons? It takes on average 1 kilowatt hour to charge an electric car to go 4 miles. I’m not a Physicist, but I’m sure some energy is lost from the electricity produced from coal/petroleum power plants to the charger. Seems to me it would be more energy efficient jyst to use gasoline or diesel, especially considering most if the power already comes from burning fossil fuel?

Then consider how long one has to wait for the car to charge.

[Honda]

I think I probably stated this before in one of these forums but I am intrigued by electric vehicles and as soon as they can increase the mileage between charges I will probably buy one. The maintenance is very low and I'm hoping that charging them at home will be the same as paying for gasoline. However, I am doubtful that will ever happen because the electric companies are as bad or worse than the gasoline companies.

[Truckman]

...the electric companies are as bad or worse than the gasoline companies.

The smell of money is a powerful intoxicant......Ben

[UTAH]

...increase the mileage between charges I will probably buy one.

Exactamundo.

Hunter