There haven’t been many worse weeks for electric vehicles. President Joe Biden has proposed rules that would require 60% of new cars sold to be battery-powered electric by 2030 and 66% battery-powered electric by 2032. >>> Emissions-free Electric Vehicles Are a FantasyThe stated rationale for mandating EVs is that they are emissions-free, and fossil fuels cause climate change. But EVs are only emissions-free when they are charged with emissions-free energy, such as renewables and nuclear power. By the same token, the Administration is finding that it can offer Americans EV tax credits, but it can’t make them buy the vehicles.

Source: Forbes March 05, 2024 20:02 UTC