In 2022 the European Union, Canada, the U.K. and the U.S. state of California approved regulations banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035. Plug-in hybrids, full electrics and hydrogen cell vehicles would all count toward the zero-emission targets, though auto makers will only be able to use plug-in hybrids to meet 20% of the overall requirement. The regulation will impact only new-vehicle sales and affects only manufacturers, not dealerships. Traditional internal-combustion vehicles will still be legal to own and drive after 2035, and new models can still be sold until 2035. Volkswagen and Toyota have said they aim to sell only zero-emission cars in Europe by that time.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes
@9H8STGM1yr1Y
More charging stations accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, cut reliance on fossil fuels, and align with global efforts to combat climate change.
@9FFQHPC1yr1Y
if there aren't charging stations available that creates problems for everyone. electric vehicle owners will not be able to drive and may end up stranded on the road. other cars will be affected because traffic will be slow with all the dead cars on the road.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No
@9LXQK2LConservative8mos8MO
There are gas stations everywhere so people who have electric vehicles should have a place to charge their car too.
@9H8STGM1yr1Y
Enhanced accessibility to electric vehicle charging stations encourages widespread adoption, supporting sustainability and addressing convenience concerns.
@9FFQHPC1yr1Y
if there are gas stations everywhere why should electric vehicles have less accessibility to charge their cars?
@9G99RYQ1yr1Y
Electric vehicles will improve the environment and decrease the amount of pollution from gas vehicles. Charging stations do cost money and resources, but they are worth it in the long term.
@B26DZ654 days4D
Don't be morons, Tesla has proven they have the best network, subsidize them so they can build more in Canada. And if you have to say no, at least make them NACS.
@9WYDMSD2mos2MO
Yes, but only if we kill several birds with 1 stone. we can build a network of places that have water and electrical hookups to people in RVs but also provide an electric vehicle charger on each one, benefitting as many people as possible at the same cost.
@9TYSP553mos3MO
Yes only using green hydrogen to charge them also have hydrogen filling stations, as hydrogen motorcycles are more likely than electric motorcycles, also transports will be better with hydrogen
@9TNBDV83mos3MO
Yes, but prioritize small towns and highways outside cities where there is a low chance private companies will invest in.
@9QZCYDN5mos5MO
I provide the government should help with some funding but ultimately provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead of the majority of building being done by the government. However pass laws ensuring that all kinds of electric vehicles can use all kinds of charging stations
@9MZ47BD 7mos7MO
Yes, and use the income from selling electricity at the stations to maintain roads and infrastructure
@9MKYHZ77mos7MO
Yes and start a crown corporation similar to Petro-Canada for electric charging in order to increase competitiveness
@9KC6XPW10mos10MO
Yes, if they use renewable energy sources BUT electric vehicles are NOT the answer, they create a whole new slew of environmental problems and tax the planet.
@9JZ4BJ310mos10MO
Expanding charging infrastructure can support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, contributing to environmental goals. Opponents may question the financial feasibility and argue for private sector involvement. It's akin to discussing whether the government should provide facilities that benefit the community.
@9JVRZ2Z11mos11MO
Yes if they use renewable energy sources. Should still be able to purchase gasoline powered vehicles as there is no infrastructure to across Canada. Also, the cold weather decreases battery power. Need to be able to charge your car with a regular 3 prong plug or ensure each house is equipped to charge and electric vehicle.
@9JLF2GL11mos11MO
infostructure needs to be build for both EV's and gas vehicle's. in the future gas infostructure needs to be maintained incase of emergency.
@9HV5QFW12mos12MO
No, I am skeptical of the viability of electric vehicles for many reasons, and we should focus on expanding public transportation
@9HLHYFV1yr1Y
yes, but only using renewable energy source and the people aquiring the resourses have workers rights included
@9H5WBYL1yr1Y
Electric vehicles need to be adapted to more northern climates first so that they can be more reliable, once that happens I might say yes.
Yes, but only if they use renewable energy sources, and focusing more on improving public transportation
@9FQ2ZJY1yr1Y
Only in areas where ev makes sense. Arctic and subarctic climates should focus on alternatives
@9FJSRV91yr1Y
Yes, but there also needs to be a focus on improving public transportation
@9F85KSF1yr1Y
the raw materials for making the car have to be mined and the process of mining creates a lot of greenhouse gases. Then the raw materials have to be refined before they can be used which again emits more greenhouse gas so no we should not.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Invest in charging stations for electric videos. Make electric videos more affordable.
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
Yes, we can have a part, but also encourage developers, as well as companies to also build and maintain their own infrastructure too.
@9FYP94M1yr1Y
Companies making these vehicles should be responsible as an industry, for the cost of constucting what is required to provide greater access to charging stations.
Yes, but do it with provinces, cities and even private businesses.
@9CQJF7L1yr1Y
No, there are better green energy options that are silenced.
@9C6HD5Z2yrs2Y
No, provide incentives to private companies that compete to build the best network instead
@9BVK4972yrs2Y
NO EV will die as no replacement for lithium is anywhere. EV is not a viable plan moving forward past 10 years. The amount of infrastructure to power an electric grid is impossible by todays economic and industrial means. We would need to increase production 5 times our current rate to meet any demands this is a mathematical impossibility
@9BK2RQ62yrs2Y
Provide subsidies/grants, as well as have federal buildings equipped with them so that they can grow and develop across the country.
@99G42KB2yrs2Y
The government can, but they shouldn't invest in it.
@99F7DQZ2yrs2Y
No, they should invest in public transit instead
@998DY732yrs2Y
No, invest in rail and other public transportation services first and foremost
@995WHT52yrs2Y
no, while batteries are harmful to the environment, fossil fuels aren't better, we should focus funding on finding a better source of power automotive vehicles
@99449XL2yrs2Y
Yes, only for the owners of electric vehicles.
@992PZ5B2yrs2Y
Maybe when electric vehicles are of a larger capacity
@98ZSNKV2yrs2Y
The government needs to build infrastructure depending on the projected number of vehicles . Ample amount but no waste
Yes, on the condition that these charging stations run on 100% renewable energy. Running a charging station by burning fuel is ironic, and absolutely counterproductive
@98VPKRTNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes but there needs to be an increased reliance on public transport. The issue is with our over reliance on individual vehicle ownership and the infrastructure that requires.
@98TLB6M2yrs2Y
No, not until we build the infrastructure needed.
@ALcubbybear882yrs2Y
No, but increase incentives for automakers to increase the production of hybrids, electric, hydrogen, solar, and ethanol powered vehicles
@98S47972yrs2Y
Depends if there going to be more electric cars
electric cars are killing the world becuase of all of the mine to even make a single car battery for ectactric cars. example: tesla. takes so much mine just to make a tesla battery. screw elon musk. so no
@98PQTLX2yrs2Y
No, the free market should deal with it
@98PJVYW2yrs2Y
It should be both, gas and electric options available
@9FW96MT1yr1Y
Electric cars i presume. They need roads, they need to be build and maintained. And they need place to be stored. Building underground or multiple storage houses for this, neither a good solutions. Having walkable cities and good public transit leads to less spending on cars and infrastructure based on cars, it open more areas for useful jobs and homes.
@9ZK3JNS1mo1MO
Yes but kill 2 birds with 1 stone and build a network of sewage, electrical and water hookups for people adopting a nomadic lifestyle as well as tourists that electric vehicle drivers can use to charge their vehicles.
@9D5HV3N1yr1Y
No. This should be up to the private corporations that manufacture the products that need electric charging.
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