Electric and hybrid vehicles use electricity and a combination of electricity and fuel, respectively, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease emissions. Proponents argue that it significantly cuts pollution and advances the transition to renewable energy sources. Opponents argue that it increases vehicle costs, limits consumer choice, and may strain the electric grid.
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
No
@B79K4JW 2wks2W
gas vehicles are more commonly used due to their cheapness and effectiveness and they are easily fixable, whereas electric vehicles have more issues and are less common.
@B79PP8JRepublican2wks2W
I believe you should have the right to drive gas vehicles without restrictions and also modify them. Incentivize electric vehicles because your helping the climate.
@B79PY8V2wks2W
electric cars are still relatively new so they are not that reliably as gas they don't last as long and they don't perform as good.
@B79Q8BW2wks2W
You cannot be advised on whether to agree with or post a comment on a controversial topic like Electric Vehicle
@B79PJ4D2wks2W
They are easiest to work on because they have been around much longer and more people have experience on the issues with gas powered vehicles.
@B7CM6FM 2wks2W
would you like to be in controll of your vehicle with out having the government see how fast you are going and the government can kill your car with a push of a button not with a gas powered car you'll be able to drive with the filling that you are'nt getting watched on a map showing them how fast you are driving.
@B7CTRYB2wks2W
I understand the safety/clean-energy goals behind EV policies, but I’m concerned about privacy and control. Modern cars collect location, biometrics, and driving behavior and many have telematics that could, in theory, be used to immobilize a vehicle or track drivers. Before accepting mandates, we should require strong privacy protections: clear limits on what data manufacturers can collect and sell, mandatory opt-outs for nonessential tracking, clear rules about who can access vehicle data (and when), and independent security audits of any remote-control features. That way we get cleaner vehicles without trading away basic privacy and civil-liberties protections.
@B7CTYTZ2wks2W
no, they shouldn't be able to track me at all times, and if they could see how fast im going they are going to start handing out speeding tickets without seeing me ever go that speed
@B7D2L9Q2wks2W
I would rather not have my vehicle controlled by the government, hence why gas vehicles are simply more smart to use.
@B7D2SRL2wks2W
I like full control of things that I own, if it is used as a form of transportation.
@B6X4RRQ 4wks4W
gas vehicles are more commonly used due to their cheapness and effectiveness and they are easily fixable, whereas electric vehicles have more issues and are less common.
@B72D4ZQIndependent4wks4W
I agree with this, also electric vehicles have less infrastructure, not many charging stations, and not much variety in cars.
@B5PKZCJIndependent 4mos4MO
Some people cannot afford new vehicles, especially the electric vehicles. Have you looked up what it costs to replace just one of the batteries? Do you know what the mining the lithium does to the environment?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Yes
@9ZTYX3L10mos10MO
We can either as a united nation continue to go down the path of an environmental and economic nightmare and collapse .Or we can at least try our hardest to make sure that our environment and the brave hardworking American people that live in it are safe and ready for the next generation of people.
@9XCV4LH11mos11MO
Not all people can afford it at the time. There are not enough dealerships around the world to do it anyways. We have had gas and diesel vehicles for a century and more, why would we take them away now?
@9WWCX8812mos12MO
Mandating that individuals purchase electric vehicles is counter to the free enterprise system of the United States. I have not seen compelling evidence that the cost of producing electric batteries and charging them repeatedly saves energy in the long run. What happens during a major power outage? EVs will run out of power and transportation will be at a standstill. And what happens when the life of the EV battery ends? Where will those be dumped, as only portions of them are recyclable. Forcing people to purchase and use EVs runs counter to our capitalist society.
@9WNQ45S12mos12MO
Electric vehicles are ran on lithium batteries. Little kids mine lithium in Africa. Electric vehicles are dangerous and risk exploding, they are a very dangerous and expensive gimmick.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
No, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market
@B7HSYLRWorking Family6 days6D
The government does not have the right to mandate what people choose to drive because everyone's use for a vehicle is different and electric is not the right answer for most.
@B7LF74G2 days2D
People should have the right to purchase what they want and I think this position should be handed to the states
@B7FYL7P1wk1W
The government should not interfere in consumer choices through EV mandates because it undermines the free market. The average EV costs over $55,000 compared to around $46,000 for gas-powered cars, making them unaffordable for many households. Over 40% of Americans also live in areas without reliable charging access, meaning mandates punish people who don’t even have the infrastructure to comply. Instead of government overreach and ‘free money’ subsidies, competition and innovation in the private market will naturally drive affordability and adoption without burdening taxpayers.
@B79GZ3S2wks2W
While I do believe that incentives should be pushed for EV mandates, the government is in no right to tell you what you are and aren't allowed to buy (IN A REASONABLE RANGE)
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
Yes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles
@B5PKZCJIndependent 4mos4MO
Top Disagreement
I believe people should have the right to choose what they drive. I do not think the government should be allowed to dictate what we drive daily to work or even for leisure. However, I do agree that there should be models of electric vehicles that are affordable for the low-income citizens.
@B7JDWKY5 days5D
I don't think low income citizens need to afford electrical vehicles because there is no real reasoning for having one. They can get a perfectly fine operating car to take them to where they need to go
@B7KDYR24 days4D
No there should equal mandates, instead of going for subsidies for low-income citizens we should strive for increase the income of low income citizens. We should instead try to fix the main problem not the side.
@B7JFJNK5 days5D
Vehicles should not fully change to Electric due to many disadvantages Electric cars have such as the production of these cars produce tons of carbon and many technological malfunctions that electric cars have brought over the years make these cars no safer than gas cars.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
Yes, and require all emission based machinery to transition to clean energy
@B7CM6FM 2wks2W
I don't believe in this I like the filling inside a gas powered vehicles I like to feel that a computer isn't tracking the electric vehicles me personally would never drive or own a batter powered car.
@B7DNMWPIndependent2wks2W
I think a powered vehicle is alright but I refer a manual instead of automatic due to not constantly using energy cause it can cause pollution and other causes..
With electric vehicles I don't want that madating as it affects all other people too but it would be nice to slow introduction into electric vechiles and find out what is the cons and pros of it.
@B7CVF752wks2W
I don't agree with the electric vehicle mandates. People should not be forced to buy a new electric car. Those cars are really expensive and their are some lower income families that can't afford for an electric car at the moment. If electric cars can get less expensive maybe I will consider but it is a little much when it is supposed to get mandated in less than 10 years.
@B7DTGNM2wks2W
I'm going to address each of these claims individually. If you own a smart phone, you are being actively tracked anyway, so tracking the vehicle wouldn't even be necessary other than for possible theft recovery. Then I have no idea what "I like the filling inside a gas powered vehicles" is supposed to mean. And finally, there are no commas or periods in this giant run on sentence. I know children in elementary school with a better understanding of sentence structure. Do better.
@B79QQFW 2wks2W
EVs are impractical in their current state for many applications and a 100% EV world is not the answer, mixed propulsion types is far more sustainable.
@B79ZG7T2wks2W
NO, I do not agree with the mandates of electric vehicles. EV's will take away mechanic jobs and those who are already familiar with the gas powered cars will have to learn about electrical wiring, so they will have to learn to do something that they are not yet familiar with.
@B7JJGS6Republican5 days5D
EV cars, trucks, SUVs, and heavy-duty equipment will never be able to take over gas and diesel cars and trucks cause they do their job the most efficient way
@B7DMDYT 2wks2W
Mandating all emission-based machinery to transition to clean energy too quickly could create major economic and practical problems. Many industries—like farming, construction, shipping, and aviation—rely on heavy-duty machinery that current battery technology can’t yet replace at scale. Forcing an immediate transition could raise costs for businesses, drive up food and construction prices, and even slow down essential industries. Instead of blanket mandates, governments could focus on gradual transitions, investing in research, and improving charging/fueling infrastructure so clean energy becomes practical and affordable for everyone.
@B79K9H4 2wks2W
the position to "require all emission-based machinery to transition to clean energy" is countered by arguing that a complete, forced mandate is impractical, prohibitively expensive, and technologically unfeasible across many industries. Instead of an all-or-nothing approach, many counterarguments propose a more flexible, technology-neutral, and market-driven strategy for reducing emissions.
@B79LRZ7Republican2wks2W
I disagree because of the use of the term "clean energy." Lithium mining for batteries is more unclean than gasoline refining.
@B79M86X2wks2W
I agree with the statement. Transitioning to clean energy should be a process which is slow and considered. It can put far to much stress on our industries and businesses if it is rushed.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
No, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials
I think we should find a better alternative because the batteries from electric vehicles can't go anywhere except the trash so it creates land pollution too!
@B7JGCNK 5 days5D
my ford raptor is not electric. I will NOT be purchasing a new truck because of your sissy liberal laws.
@B7DZM2T2wks2W
Electric cars aren’t good right now, when they get good, then yea get electric everywhere, but for now gas is the way
@B238Q2MRepublican10mos10MO
As of right now we are destroying the environment where we drill for lithium, drilling for lithium is destroying the environment.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
No, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions
@B79QQFW 2wks2W
electric cars are very welcomed by automakers since they will destroy the used market, with $10-20k battery replacements every 10-15 years, and they make esmissions i gtg
@B7GBBLG1wk1W
They shouldn't be required, especially if they can malfunction, because this could cause accidents and other incidents
@B7JJSGY5 days5D
the mining is unethical and takes advantage of people and also these batteries have been shown to be unreliable and end up in waste areas that are super bad for enviorment.
@B6P35661mo1MO
https://earth.org/lithium-and-cobalt-mining/
http://firerescue1.com/electric-vehicles/articles/electric-vehicle-fires-where-the-waiting-game-wins-f934UedqIpVqc1k2/
https://climate.mit.edu/ask-mit/how-well-can-electric-vehicle-batteries-be-recycled
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
No, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them
@9ZPQRLJ11mos11MO
The first issue with electric vehicles is that the US is not a producer of any of the materials needed to manufacture these cars, and the main producers of parts and components is China, which US automakers would have to rely on which is not a good idea. The second issue is that producing these parts and sourcing materials is very bad for the environment. Along with this, these cars are charged with fossil fuel power plants which is ironic. People should be able to choose what kind of car they drive.
@9QWTY66 1yr1Y
No, climate change is not the fault of the individual. Instead, improve public transport and limit corporate and government carbon emissions.
@9R9WWV9Progressive 1yr1Y
Yes, but it should be a graduated expectation that begins with incentives and subsidies and availability of charging stations.
@9X6KQH811mos11MO
This is an absolutely amazing take, and would allow for much less hostility by the American public.
@9RB74MN1yr1Y
No. The "Battery EV" experiment should be abandoned, and transition over to Hydrogen (both FCEV and H-ICE).
@9XQ3YBV11mos11MO
Hydrogen cars are extremely inneficient as hydrogen can only be clean if produced with renewable energy, and is less dense than electricity, leading to bigger more expensive vehicles, more electricity consumed overall, and so on
@9QQHP3T 1yr1Y
Yes, but not until we can find a humane way to mine the metals needed for rechargeable batteries.
@9YM2YP6Progressive11mos11MO
No, the government should not require all new cars to be electric or hybrid because some of these resources are not available. Some people can only buy gas-efficient cars.
@9XGLGSH11mos11MO
No, more electric cars should be made and cheaper so lower-class families can purchase them to help the environment and help lower gas prices.
@9R862HH1yr1Y
Yes, but limited to daily drivers. Vehicles with other intended uses should be examined differently (work trucks, transportation, 911, long haul, etc)
@935PNTQ 1yr1Y
Only if there is a readily available supply of EVs, and its been proven it will not strain the electric grid. Offer incentives for trading in a gas vehicle, offer services for and incentives to invent a way to either replace a gas powered engine with EV components, or putting a classic/discontinued model frame on an EV base (crown vic, classic f150s, etc)
@missMoshie 1yr1Y
Yes, but not until we end the massive human rights violations occurring in the production of such vehicles.
@B78Q2JD2wks2W
Money should be put into finding alternatives and all public transit options should have to go electric. We should also find ways to encourage businesses to switch to more electric.
@B4NTWTF6mos6MO
Not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials, and if we get to that point, include subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles.
No, the government should incentive more investment into sophisticated public transportation systems
@teaghan.mitchellSocialist11mos11MO
No, but there should be tax incentives for businesses that choose to partially or completely switch.
If they can encourage car companies to invent affordable and sustainable electric or hybrid vehicles. Electric batteries have emissions too, so it's kind of pointless.
@9YLTPPK11mos11MO
Yes, especially since electricity can be harnessed in a multitude of ways, like solar energy or a battery
@8DHCWV4 11mos11MO
Yes, but only Hybrid models. This will provide time to prep the Electric Grids for the influx of new electrical vehicles.
@9V7SFCG 1yr1Y
It’s more complex than that. People and ecosystems are dying for these batteries to be produced as well.
@9V75DN4Republican1yr1Y
No, because the idea of electric cars is very dangerous as when in car wrecks, it is common to have the doors lock up and have no way to open them besides cutting the person out of their car.
@9V3ZMWD1yr1Y
No, people should get their own choice in what kind of care they want people should not just have one choice in choosing an electric car.
@9T8WV9J1yr1Y
i feel like electric cars are not safe whatsoever so i believe that hybrids are the only cars people should be allowed to buy.
@9VYDQRC12mos12MO
No, not until we have the proper infrastructure in place to support such a drastic increase in the use of electric vehicles.
@9V6GDV91yr1Y
I think trying to regulate the use of gasoline and diesel vehicles is a dumb concept. I get the worry for the Ozone, and the atmosphere but they could work on developing more air purification and machines that produce clean air rather than tell a majority of the country they can't drive the cars they already own. Sounds more like a government money grab than an actual helping cause for the country.
No, people should be heavily incentivised to purchase electric and alt vehicles as daily drivers. Enthusiast vehicles should be excluded as they're a drop in the bucket with emissions.
No; more research into alternative vehicle power sources and global environmental impact studies are needed first.
@9SGS2K21yr1Y
Yes, but a date far in the future, Industries and working class people need time to adjust and for prices for those types of cars to come down.
@9GSRZB9 1yr1Y
yes, but it should be a steady build up to it not an all or nothing
@9MMX76R1yr1Y
Yes but there should be exceptions and allowances that make it easier for low-income houses to buy hybrid cars. There should be incentives from the government to do this, as well as more research into renewable energy/electricity.
@9PKKD2C 1yr1Y
incentivise electric vehicles but do not ban fossil fuel vehicles
@B5CW2JW5mos5MO
We should let these things happen within a time frame yes but it needs to be loose to make sure the production process isn't rushed an making bad cars.
@B7LXQ7S1 day1D
No, not until we find a way for these electric cars to be 100% safe for people and 100% eco-friendly.
@B7LTSJM1 day1D
we need to replace this rubbish car infrastructure with other forms of public transportation, this car fallacy is complete nonsense.
@B7LP7RM1 day1D
One, electric cars make more emission in their production, and will most likely break down and need repair by the time their carbon footprint is gone, and repairing the car will make even more emission, also gas powered cars are more reliable, and actually produce less emission in production, and with the way gas cars are being made, make even less emissions out of its exhaust.
@B7LKRHS1 day1D
Not until electric vehicles become effective enough to ease out gas powered cars. As of right now gas powered is still better than electric
@B7LHC2S2 days2D
The government should try to require other more environmentally safe options such as hydrogen-powered cars
@B7LGQMV2 days2D
it cause more pollution to make an elecrick car and the electricity for it to run than a eco friendly gas car
@B7LDMWN2 days2D
This one is harder to answer, due to the fact gas is better for making miles, but electricity is better for elemental health. So I can't answer the question without more insight.
@B7LDDGW2 days2D
Only once we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials and it's affordable for low-income citizens, for the better of the community
@B7L9KX4Independent2 days2D
Batteries also produce massive amounts of heat and use several environmental resources to make. They are not a solution, genuine solutions need to be considered and implemented rather than something that will cause equal amounts of harm.
@B7L88XB2 days2D
This situation can all be very dependent on many factors that would need to be considered before this move is established. Dealing with the resources needed in order manufacturer electric or hybrid cars is something to consider because if it's not figured out then the waste could be more than that of gas cars. It's also very important to consider low-income citizens who wouldn't be able to fully afford these new cars, so something would need to be one like making subsidies.
@B7KRYKT3 days3D
The government should give incentives to companies and consumers until we have eco-friendly ways to acquire and use materials. After this time we set a date to enforce the use of electric vehicles.
@B7KR7V93 days3D
The government should take people's car and give then a electric car - what the car I worth with out a increase of payment u less they fail to met ther payemnt each mouth.
@B7KQSHN3 days3D
includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles
No, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them
No, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials
No, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market
No, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions
@B7KMYTF4 days4D
yes, but only if the entirety of the USA is turned into a clean energy state. Otherwise it would be more of an economical impairment JUST for the replacement of all the gas powered cars.
@B7KK7354 days4D
If we can find a eco friendly way to make them, and a way to fund road repairs without gas prices, then yes. And, there should be a way to have it be affordable for everyone.
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