Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, which allocated millions to combating climate change and other energy provisions while additionally establishing a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles. To qualify for the subsidy 40% of the critical minerals used in electric-vehicle batteries must be sourced in the U.S. Proponents argue that the tax credits will help combat climate change by encouraging consumers to purchase EVs and stop driving gas powered automobiles. Opponents argue that the tax credits will kill the traditional auto industry and lead to significant job losses.
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@9JLBFWQ 5mos5MO
No, electric cars can create just as much and possibly even more waste to the environment based off the manufacturing pollution, and non recyclable materials the cars can be made with.
@9FWQBF6CA Common Sense9mos9MO
I believe the world should be less focused around cars and should make things more in walking distance. I want a society where cars aren't a requirement.
@9FY74LY8mos8MO
No this is the government forcing consumers to buy a certain product which is interference in the market
@9MM6L3P4wks4W
No - but local/state governments should provide incentives for people to purchase electric vehicles (for instance California's use of the carpool lane)
No to trucks and SUVs, yes to compact vehicles / micromobility Ebikes
@Politics_531mo1MO
No, we should move towards car free and walk-able cities as that will help combat climate change and reducing our use of fossil fuel.
@9MWBGYN3wks3W
Forego the need for Cars, phase as many cars out as possible with public transport. Rework Cities and population centres to become more pedestrian and cycle friendly.
@9FYFXHN8mos8MO
Yes, but the government should provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase domestically-made vehicles regardless of energy source
@9FXQ4HF8mos8MO
I believe electric vehicles are not the best path forward for better environmental and infrastructure-related policy. The USA infrastructure is far too heavily car dependent - especially when compared to certain European countries.
I dislike how in many regions in the U.S. many people essentially are "required" to have a car to get to work or other essential regions in a time-efficient manner. Additionally, having a car - be it gas, electric or hybrid - is often very expensive for upkeep, repairs, insurance and so on; leaving many poor, working-class members of society… Read more
@9P7MH8N2 days2D
Government should be providing free, reliable, accessible, non-fossil fuel public transportation to reduce our reliance on personal vehicles.
Without a change to the electrical grid electric cars won't make a huge difference in the long run. In the short run they help, but the government must do more to fundamentally change the way energy is created in the US to effectively combat climate change.
@9P2KZ685 days5D
No, the person buying the electric vehicle should be made aware by how much damage to the environment their vehicle is causing.
@9NWXQ6Q7 days7D
Yes, if >80% of the vehicle's parts are made in the USA, the vehicle is assembled in the US or Canada, and no minerals for construction of the batteries come from China nor Chinese owned companies.
@9NNGDNZ2wks2W
Only for individuals with incomes lower than $80,000 per annum or couples with $120,000 per annum, and only for vehicles less than $30,000 sticker price
@9NKQJ322wks2W
Electric Vehicles should be banned until cobalt can be mined sustainably without child labor and forced displacement.
@9NCW7BK2wks2W
NO - we have done the 'experiment' - we can all agree now that EVs have limited use or application - like golf carts.
@9N9HPNV2wks2W
No because lithium mining is destroying our planet and there is not enough electricity to charge cars on a large scale
@9N5VB6Y3wks3W
No, that money should be devoted to making US infrastructure capable of supporting electric vehicles
@9KMKHL53mos3MO
No, companies are incentivized to charge more for their electric vehicles if the government will cover part of the cost.
@haxzie3mos3MO
Moving away from vehicles as a whole should be encouraged, so public transportation gains more financial support and allow cities to be more accessible.
@9KHZN4Z3mos3MO
No, even if electric energy is cleaner than fossil fuels, people who buy electric cars shouldn't receive special treatment.
@hanbohobbitSocialist 3mos3MO
No, electric vehicles should be made a more financially viable option in regards to purchase price and maintenance cost. There should be more of a priority placed on free public transportation that is environmentally friendly rather than individual, private vehicles.
@9KHHC79 4mos4MO
No, not everyone can afford an electric vehicle and at some point, the batteries are going to die out causing vast backups at landfills. Actions should be in place now as to how to recycle the batteries into new batteries so that when the time comes, there is already a plan to implement to reduce the negative impacts on the environment and landfills
@9KGBG2NRepublican4mos4MO
Yes, but this should only be used until the total percentage of car ownership in the country has reached atleast 60%
@9KFT9XW 4mos4MO
Yes, the government should provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase or support any sustainable and renewable energy initiatives.
@9KFSFBN 4mos4MO
No, the gover should not be providing government subsidies or tax breaks. Abolish the Income Tax and IRS.
@9KFFRWH4mos4MO
Yes, as long as said vehicle, has proper safety features and made of proper material property in comparison to other vehicles.
@97CLF7Y 4mos4MO
Yes, but regulate the cost of electric vehicles to make them more accessible to low or mid-income people.
@9KF3TKB4mos4MO
No because not everyone can afford one. If they were affordable no matter the class your in then yes.
@9KF2CBW4mos4MO
The government should focus more on public transportation and less car dependency regardless of if the personal vehicle is gas powered or electric.
@9JWWC4X 4mos4MO
No, subsidies are better invested in regenerative agriculture, national park preservation, and promising sustainable energy
@9JWSJSM4mos4MO
No, not right now, the power grid isn’t to the scale to support the transition to fully electric vehicles
@9JWC6ZC4mos4MO
It's a good idea, but soon everyone that buys an electric vehicle will expect payment in return and it'll be draining
@9JVZS29Progressive4mos4MO
Depends on the effectiveness that the electric vehicle has on helping out on the climate crisis compared to general gas dependent vehicles.
@9JV78G8Independent4mos4MO
No, electric vehicles are not clean or green, if anything the government should regulate the insurance companies so less cars go to the land fill, and subsidize maintaining and buying used efficient vehicles.
@9JV6QN94mos4MO
Yes, but only as a stopgap until public transportation is common everywhere, as that should be the end goal.
@9JSCF3R 4mos4MO
No, electric vehicles should be promoted as an environmentally friendly option, but the government shouldn't financially incentivize private purchases.
@9JQR7QW4mos4MO
Yes, because states are trying to tax people by mile instead of gas. someone doesnt like saving money
@9JDSMTM5mos5MO
Yes, but as long as the U.S. actively increases the correct infrastructure to support electric vehicles
@9JDCH7P5mos5MO
No, because the energy is not clean how do you think they get the energy, They get it from burning fossil fuels witch is what they are trying to eliminate. Also it would keep people from buying those cars ,they have killed many people .
@9JBWMN55mos5MO
Yes, the government should allow citizens to trade in oil based vehicles for electric vehicles with funding from the government.
@9J83VT7 5mos5MO
No. There is no evidence that EVs are a viable alternative to gas powered cars and a substantial body of evidence that the switch to EVs cannot be made. The government should not reward people for buying into a political agenda and false narrative.
@9J8ZQBY 5mos5MO
not with the current state of electrical vehicles because they are still just as harmful as fossil fuel powered vehicles
@9J8YV845mos5MO
No, The prices for an electric car it’s higher that the regular cars, you should work a lot to get that money pay a lot of taxes so no you earned that
Yes, and also provide higher subsidies to low & middle income people so that they can partake in this.
@9J7GSR65mos5MO
No, it is not fair to those who cannot afford one. And it is not healthier for the environment in the end.
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