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Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

In 2022 September 2022 the U.S. Transportation Department approved electric vehicle charging station plans for all 50 states, Washington and Puerto Rico covering about 75,000 miles of highways. The November 2021 $1 trillion infrastructure bill provides $5 billion to help states install EV chargers along interstate highways over five years. Federal funds will cover 80% of EV charging costs, with private or state funds making up the balance. Proponents argue that electric vehicles reduce the use of fossil fuels, and the national network of charging stations will help drivers overcome “r…  

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 @9N37TT9 from Texas  answered…12mos12MO

No, we do not have the energy infrastructure to allow for electric vehicles on a mass scale of any sort.

 @9LCTRQ6 from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

The gubmint should mandate REMOVABLE batteries be designed for all electric vehicles. We already have a successful working model for small electric vehicles.

 @9L4V63S from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

No, electric vehicles are worse for the environment due to their manufacturing process. We should instead move away from these models or reform the manufacturing process.

 @9G58VZS from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

We must employ all available solutions, including better public mass-transit and chargers for electric vehicles

 @9FR4J38 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

No, it is actually unsustainable if every vehicle were to switch to electric. We will never have the literal ability to create enough electricity to power, let alone house, enough electricity to power every vehicle. Plus, the components required to make the current versions of batteries require the mining of rare earth elements that is very non-enviromentally friendly.

 @9FGMQK3  from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

No but they should invest in renewable energy sources and make them available to private companies as an incentive for broadening the existing network.

 @9CLXY35 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

The gov should build electro gravitic ships for every citizens.

 @9CB386L from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

No, it is the equivalent of building a network of gas stations . Leave the market alone.

 @9C975CL from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

No, competition in the private market will result in a market equilibrium level of charging stations

 @9B5ZDVR from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Only if they use renewable energy, but we should focus more on improving public transportation.

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