BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty ImagesAs in so many policy issues, the discussions about electric vehicles are often dominated by cliches and aphorisms, which have far too much sway over decision-makers. The sad but unsurprising reality is that Republicans have a knee-jerk opposition to electric vehicles and Democrats a knee-jerk advocacy, with both sides cherry-picking data (or anecdotes) and trotting out cliches, rather than engaging in a serious discussion of the costs and benefits of electric vehicles. For example, a lot of focus is on investment in manufacturing capacity, such as: “Nissan invests $2.5 billion for electric vehicle production at U.K. plant” on UPI. More models might increase the possibility that a consumer will find one they prefer over a gasoline powered vehicle, but not necessarily. Nissan boosts British electric vehicle production with government support - UPI.comIn Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Teslas are now cheaper than the average new… | Canary Media2023 Ford F-150® Truck | Pricing, Photos, Specs & More | Ford.com2023 Ford F-150® Lightning® | Electric Truck | All Electric & All F-150Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change (carbonbrief.org)Fact check: why Rowan Atkinson is wrong about electric vehicles | Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars | The Guardian

Source: New York Times December 06, 2023 12:23 UTC