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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@Politics_532mos2MO
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.
@9JLBFWQ 6mos6MO
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 Sense10mos10MO
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.
@9FY74LY10mos10MO
No this is the government forcing consumers to buy a certain product which is interference in the market
@9GCJ9M29mos9MO
The government should provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase or converted and ICE vehicle to any vehicle powered by a renewable resource that lessens environmental impact dring production, and long term usage
@9MWBGYN2mos2MO
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.
@9MM6L3P2mos2MO
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
@9FYFXHN10mos10MO
Yes, but the government should provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase domestically-made vehicles regardless of energy source
@9FXQ4HF10mos10MO
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
@9RDKXM84 days4D
Yes and also tax credit for persons who can't afford an EV car but have low gas-milage each year on their car.
@9RD2MT74 days4D
Not, until our infrastructure would allow the masses to own them, and the government provides a financially feasible way for the majority to own them, without forcing them to do it.
Yes, however, electric vehicle affordability is for the few so the government is somewhat subsidizing affluent taxpayers who can afford to make the switch.
No, but introduce and slowly increase a CO2 tax, while decreasing sales or income taxes. Gas prices will go up but not consumers purchasing power.
@7YS3KJPIndependent 5 days5D
Yes; I don’t necessarily feel that subsidies should be the only or default method for promoting more clean vehicle use (though “more clean” in this case is quite relative), but they appear to be effective and we really need more movement on this issue.
@9R8D5SX5 days5D
Yes, and additional subsidies should also be provided to those who utilize public transport for the majority of their movements
@9R7KXCN5 days5D
Yes, but require the car to be kept for at least 10-15 years or fine them the amount of the subsidies.
@9R73H596 days6D
No, electric vehicles are currently too expensive for the average person household to purchase and allowing those who can already afford them more money to use freely will only drive up the price.
@9R6WQQS6 days6D
No, electric vehicles should become the standard for cars, and cars should be surpassed by public transit.
@9R5L8996 days6D
No, EV cars are not as environmentaly friendly as manufactures and the government would have you believe
Yes, so long as the minerals do not come from a hostile country and were not mined with slave labor.
@9N8MT4F 1wk1W
No, the government should not provide these types of subsidies because they cost non-essential taxpayer money.
No, but they should invest in the development of the technology to make electric cars more affordable
Yes, but first hold off on subsidies and use the money to improve car batteries and make them more environmentally friendly and support innovation in that helps get rid of the mining of rare earth metals.
@9R2J5CZ1wk1W
i worry that this would just be another way for the rich to get richer because EVs are currently unaffordable for people like me
@85QWNPG 2wks2W
Yes, with a requirement on sale of the vehicle for 5 years of ownership to return the rebate to the government, OR the trade-in of an equally valued gas-powered vehicle during purchase.
@9QTCWHR2wks2W
No, however I approve of subsidies for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. As they are a much more viable solution for the foreseeable future.
@9QS7SP3Independent3wks3W
Yes, but inversely related to income (higher income, less subsidy/lower income, more subsidy) so it benefits more Americans.
@9QS6HSL3wks3W
Provide subsidies to any manufacturer whose products will decrease pollutants hybrid, lower emissions equip, etc.
@LordStriker5053wks3W
No, EVs are an immature technology that is being propped up by the government and should be subjected to market forces like any other gas/diesel vehicles
@CurvyletterConstitution 4wks4W
Yes, but integrate targeted subsidies, infrastructure development, and regulatory frameworks to promote environmental sustainability and equitable access for all
@anonsleuthSocialist 4wks4W
Yes, and the subsidiary should depend on how much money you make to encourage lower income individuals to purchase an electric vehicle.
@9PWXB8M4wks4W
i want a world where we are less focused on cars and more focused on healthier options like walking and biking
@3VWD2DL 4wks4W
No, provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase hybrid vehicles as all-electric vehicles are worse for the environment overall
@9PJTN5BLibertarian1mo1MO
If the government wants to push electric vehicles so hard then they should help facilitate that change.
Yes, but only for smaller electric and hybrid vehicles. Large pickups and SUVs are still an environmental hazard due to larger batteries and heavier overall weight.
@9P7MH8N1mo1MO
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.
@9P2KZ681mo1MO
No, the person buying the electric vehicle should be made aware by how much damage to the environment their vehicle is causing.
@9NWXQ6Q2mos2MO
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.
@9NNGDNZ2mos2MO
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
@9NKQJ322mos2MO
Electric Vehicles should be banned until cobalt can be mined sustainably without child labor and forced displacement.
@9NCW7BK2mos2MO
NO - we have done the 'experiment' - we can all agree now that EVs have limited use or application - like golf carts.
@9N9HPNV2mos2MO
No because lithium mining is destroying our planet and there is not enough electricity to charge cars on a large scale
@9N5VB6Y2mos2MO
No, that money should be devoted to making US infrastructure capable of supporting electric vehicles
@9KMKHL55mos5MO
No, companies are incentivized to charge more for their electric vehicles if the government will cover part of the cost.
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