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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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes
@9FTG3ZFRepublican2yrs2Y
Electric vehicles have no truly proved to be the better alternative to gas vehicles. They are not reliable for long travel and are not any better for the environment. If someone thinks an electric car is good for the environment, that lithium battery says otherwise. Spending money on more charging stations would be a waste and could go towards other resources that matter
@9GCTVQW2yrs2Y
I agree that resources could be way better spent on public transportation and that lithium batteries are not environmentally friendly, but it's still better than a mobile metal box directly pumping CO2 into the atmosphere.
@9GCY2RM2yrs2Y
More science is to be done on the topic. Also either way the earth is being destroyed and action needs to be done starting sonehwerre
@9GVV5351yr1Y
Electric vehicles will not do enough to reduce our emissions. If we are serious about reducing emissions, we need to drastically increase the effectiveness of our public transportation systems, which drastically more efficiently transport great numbers of people with fewer resources required.
@9FPLZ3Z2yrs2Y
There is not enough lithium in the entire world to transition all the cars in America to ev's. It would be a massive infrastructure project that would only serve as a show to appease a vocal section of the population. The money would be far better spent investing in other more sustainable green energy research projects. Beyond that, even if our entire transportation infrastructure turned electric it would only be a band aid if we failed to address fossil fuel power generation. Electric vehicles are still almost exclusively powered by coal and gas burning power plants.
@9V8Q3ZK7mos7MO
If we can completely remove the use of standard vehicles that require gas to run, we can have a huge impact on the current global warming crisis.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No
@9V8Q3ZK7mos7MO
As a whole, our country is trying to find ways to reduce global warming. Electric vehicles are much cleaner and release little to no pollution resulting in less pollutants in our atmosphere.
@9FPMD5H2yrs2Y
I think that EVs are the future so it will be more beneficial to start building them now so that we can readily switch to a more climate-friendly future of vehicles. It would be irresponsible not to start building EV charging stations to prepare for the immense amount of EVs that will be build in the next 5-10 years.
@9FFKSZ72yrs2Y
Conservation of mass and energy. Carbon burned far away or within your car to make it go is still the same amount of carbon (accounting for different efficiencies)
@9GCJK7Y2yrs2Y
I think a better alternative for now would be hybrid vehicles with smaller gas engines to charge the electric motor/s. And most of our electricity comes from coal power stations.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they use renewable energy sources
@9GWK8SS1yr1Y
This will naturally happen as energy providers transition production towards renewable sources, but level 2 chargers can be directly connected to solar arrays, removing any pressure from the grid.
@9FFKSZ72yrs2Y
Burn oil in a car or in a power plant it is still carbon in the air. Distancing ourselves from the issue does nothing to resolve it.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation
@9HPGYG31yr1Y
If we change more public transportation to electric vehicles we can help just a little bit more with pollution.
@99MLDSM2yrs2Y
I question how viable electric cars will be given the breakdown of international trade. It might be harder to acquire those materials. We should also be more focused on environment solutions we know will work regardless of technological advances like public transportation. Car culture is a big problem in America. There are other ways to harness our independent spirit.
@9GC5Y4B2yrs2Y
While public transportation is a good alternative, there is no denying that there's been a steady rise in electric vehicle purchases, and some areas do not have enough charging stations.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No, and I am skeptical about the viability of electric vehicles
@9M7PY6P 1yr1Y
They already work. They are simpler than gas powered vehicles. There was also complications in the 100 years of gas car development.
@Freedom761yr1Y
Why are they shutting down in the middle of the road then?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead
@9GWK8SS1yr1Y
Over a decade later, the private market still has been unable to assign a standard charging port or make a common payment system. Without government intervention, the Supercharger network would still be closed off to Tesla products, leaving all other manufacturers stuck with a subpar product.
@9FPMD5H2yrs2Y
I think that this would create a monopoly for the company that would be put in charge of creating these. We can see this right now with Tesla superchargers that have been endorsed by 4 major car companies saying that they will switch to Tesla's specific plug and the government has already given money to Tesla to expand their network.
The government needs to do more to build infrastructure than provide incentives for building charging stations.
@99M7TMV2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should be focusing more on improving public transportation.
Yes, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation
@9B8X3TK2yrs2Y
Yes, but I am skeptical about the viability of electric vehicles
@9G6TBXB2yrs2Y
No, and we should ban the sale and manufacturing of electric vehicles. Gas vehicles are more reliable.
@9GQXP78 2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they use renewable energy sources, and we should also focus more on improving public transportation.
@99MF2Y2Independent2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should be focusing more on improving public transportation
@9D7MBVR2yrs2Y
No, let private companies do it.
@9GBFX5M2yrs2Y
Maybe. Better: do away with all cars entirely except for handicapped and emergency and delivery vehicles.
@9DXSM8N2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should also focus on improving public transportation
@9B2GBS92yrs2Y
Yes, and improve public transportation
@9BHQL292yrs2Y
No, and we should ban the sell and manufacturing of electric vehicles.
@99YTQ5W2yrs2Y
Yes, but also improve public transportation
Regardless, the government and private organizations should collaborate using their unique strengths to make electric vehicle power stations more accessible
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian 6mos6MO
No, unless they really plan to outlaw gas vehicles then absolutely, should come from the politicians pockets as well instead of from tax money because it will be a completely ridiculous and unconstitutional move to make. Should also be forced to buy everyone electric vehicles.
@9J92TWT1yr1Y
Yes, but only if legislature is to be passed mandating the use of electric vehicles. The Government cannot expect to force its citizens to change their way of life without making proper accomodations.
yes, and we should focus on improving public transportation
@9J5NV35Independent1yr1Y
No, the government doesnt build things, this is a private business function based on supply and demand.
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
There are actually government corporations and agencies with the funding to do so.
@9FYTKTZ 2yrs2Y
Improving public transportation should be a priority, but encouraging electric vehicles should be above catering to gasoline run ones.
@99VF57S2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should focus more on improving public transportation
@KYYCCCLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, leave it to the private sector
Yes, but only as a transition point to decreasing our dependency on cars and improving public transportation.
@9DW47BP2yrs2Y
No, let the private market decide the best source of energy.
@9DL7CZY2yrs2Y
Should be a state level issue
@9F56TK6Republican 2yrs2Y
No, leave it to private companies on their own.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Why? Then they'll just privatize the necessary transportation.
While privatization has its concerns, it also fosters competition. This can lead to more innovation and efficiency, as companies strive to outdo each other. For instance, consider the telecom industry. Despite being privatized, it has resulted in improved services and lower costs due to competition. In a similar vein, privatizing electric vehicle charging stations could lead to better and more cost-effective services. However, government regulation and oversight would still be necessary to prevent monopolies and ensure fair prices. What are your thoughts on this balance between private sector competition and government regulation?
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Companies rarely strive to outdo each other as much as pander to the masses and hide their innovations from others. That, or they merge into bigger companies, decreasing total ability because there’s less perspectives to use. There’s not many good ways for companies to actually make good transportation decisions once they get big enough.
@9CPLB25Independent2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should also be focusing on improving public transportation
@98PM3GN2yrs2Y
No, electric charging stations should be provided by private businesses in response to local demand.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Private businesses clearly don't care to do it, as evidenced by the fact that it doesn't exist...
@9BWJ8LJ2yrs2Y
No, and ban electric vehicles
@9BF64VQ2yrs2Y
Yes, but leave it at the state level.
@9B8NV9XProgressive2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should also be focusing more on improving public transportation
@9F47CXL2yrs2Y
Yes, and focus on improving public transporation.
@9F34Z7D2yrs2Y
Yes, but people should not be forced to buy electric cars. This should be up to preference.
@9DZ678C2yrs2Y
No, as the charging stations emit radiation that is poisonous to humans. Look into alternative environmentally friendly transportation ideas.
@9DTYMCG2yrs2Y
No just make the companies pay for them.
@9DSPPKG2yrs2Y
No, change infastructure to be less car dependant instead.
@9DRHX76 2yrs2Y
Yes, but only with renewable sources of energy, and only because transportation infrastructure already so heavily favors individual-use private vehicles; we should instead shift to widespread use of public mass transit systems
@9DGB99H2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they don't focus too much on private e-vehicle transportation and a little more on clean public transportation.
@9DD79J2Republican2yrs2Y
Yes but someone they're only maintained by the government and/private companies and not run by them.
@9D84DNWIndependent2yrs2Y
i dont believe the government should outright fund it. it should be private such as a gas station would
@9D823CRRepublican2yrs2Y
No. Allow the market to provide for these options.
@9D7WXK82yrs2Y
The US should invest in public transportation instead
@9D6XKFF2yrs2Y
Yes, but focus more on improving public transportation and its range
@TonyForCA 2yrs2Y
Yes, we should ensure the energy used is renewable and clean and provide incentives to purchase electric vehicles instead of gas vehicles
Priority should be on a network of electric PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION instead of continuing to push for the production of cars, electric or not
@9D4X9GT2yrs2Y
Somewhat -- incentives for gas stations to provide standardized stations.
@9D37C5XIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, and provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build supplementary networks
@9C5RFYP2yrs2Y
No, leave it to the free market
@9B7Z2TM2yrs2Y
Yes, and focus more on improving public transportation.
@99MG66T2yrs2Y
No, and electric vehicles should be banned.
@99BX3H5Constitution2yrs2Y
Does the government build gas stations? It should be privately built but prices for use should be monitored to ensure it isn’t monopolized
@9992T232yrs2Y
No, electric vehicles are not currently a safe alternative to conventional vehicles. Not all electricity comes from safe sustainable or carbon neutral means. Harmful waste pollution and byproducts come from making batteries in these vehicles equivalent to many years of exhaust emissions by gasoline and diesel engines. Most electric vehicles also use batteries that contain rare earth metals.
@B5539MX1wk1W
Yes, but "mass charging stations" need strict oversight as the e-vehicle fires are almost uncontrollable and could create mass environmental damage
@B54Q5HD 1wk1W
No, this is a personal business thing, the government shouldn't do it, but they should definitely assist, because it needs to happen
@B4ZZBJL2wks2W
Yes, but only as part of establishing a nation-wide standard for such vehicles covering safety, charging requirements & speed, and subsidizing their use through a tax sufficient to make using the charging stations free at the point of service.
@B4V42QN2wks2W
yes! Elon musk will own them all if you don't and he will POWN YOU and pown you hard!!!
@B4QLT73Progressive3wks3W
We should focus on making a network of electric vehicle charging stations that are spread across major cities and the cities between them but we should make it so public transportation is accessible and improved
@B4FYW391mo1MO
Yes but not as many. Maybe something like a gas station every 30 miles or so maybe 3-4 to a state because not many people have them.
@B4D6KHP1mo1MO
No, it should be up to the fuel companies on whether or not to do so for the sake of freedom, capitalism, weak government, federalism, and checks and balances.
@B492HZC1mo1MO
I think the government should be restricted on a certain amount of money they can spend so they are not just having authority over everything and putting us in debt because of how much they spend on global things like healthcare they should still spend money on global healthcare but not as much so we can save money for our country in terms of other things we will need it for. And I like the idea of having gas powered cars still with how cool and unique they are. But we should probably put electric cars in replace of some gas powered cars to help the environment state of the world. And we shou… Read more
@B48WW6W1mo1MO
No, EV’s use Lithium batteries. Lithium mining in far more damaging to the environment than the everyday gas and diesel vehicles.
@B3ZYM5D2mos2MO
No, instead, it should be up to private energy businesses or whether or not to do so for the sake of capitalism, freedom, checks and balances, weak central government, and federalism
@B3VGV2T 2mos2MO
Yes, building a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is a crucial step towards widespread EV adoption and a cleaner transportation future, and government support is essential to overcome market barriers and ensure equitable access.
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@B3TGFTH2mos2MO
I believe that we can build more but we still need to focus on creating safer roads and public transportation.
@B3T5NFY2mos2MO
No, not until electric vehicles are not causing worldwide lithium depletion AND burning fossil fuels to power them AND there are more eco-friendly ways to produce and dispose of batteries.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 2mos2MO
If the government is stepping in to fund something the private sector should be doing, then the government should issue loans and make money off interest, or issue grants and get a return through user fees
@B3PKF4C2mos2MO
yes, Electric vehicles are used far and wide and should have charging stations at every gas station. You should not have to worry if u can find a place to get fuel or energy for your vehicle
No, the government should not subsidize private business. The free market economy is designed to incentivize creativity and entrepreneurship without Government interference.
@B3F4FYL2mos2MO
the technology of electric cars is not yet reliable enough to warrant a switch from gas powered vehicles to electric ones, this mostly comes down to how harmful lithium ion battery's are to produce and dispose of. they only have an average usage of 5-8 years, we should focus on making battery technology more reliable and less harmful to produce. OR focus development on renewable fuels with lower emissions
@B3DPRMP2mos2MO
Yes. And make it so that these chargers automatically switch between solar power for mode 1, DC battery backup for mode 2, and the US electrical as needed in the event of needing to use a tertiary emergency mode.
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