Electric and hybrid vehicles use electricity and a combination of electricity and fuel, respectively, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease emissions. Proponents argue that it significantly cuts pollution and advances the transition to renewable energy sources. Opponents argue that it increases vehicle costs, limits consumer choice, and may strain the electric grid.
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@ISIDEWITH12mos12MO
Yes
@9ZLMMLB5mos5MO
Electric vehicles are much too expensive. If the government is to mandate this, it will have to provide some sort of funding to help with both adding more electric charging stations and funding electric cars themselves.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
No, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions
@B32S2QZ2mos2MO
Usually this point is based off of the emissions required to build new electric cars which I mean gas powered cars also have to be built so I don’t really see the issue. Plus the main take away from it should be that we need to reform more of the industries related to car manufacturing to reduce emissions further.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Yes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles
@9ZV77KC5mos5MO
Subsides are not the problem with electric vehicles ..THE problem is that this is not going to solve tge climate crisis. Electrical vehicles need to be charged and where does that power come from ? What level of pollutants are being expelled from just mining the lithium? This is doing nothing but making everything unaffordable. Not to mention the towing range and cold weather issues with evs ..NOT INTERESTED AT ALL !!
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
No, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them
@B3DSJ7H2mos2MO
manufacturers have shown time and time again that they cannot be trusted to do the right thing. There is no evidence they will do so here. Combine that with the amount of disinformation surrounding EVs and you get a recipe for inaction.
@B46V7MRLibertarian1mo1MO
No, the government should have no role in interfering with private markets, but if we accept that degree of corruption in our country, then I would prefer to see the government taking steps do ban the deployment of battery-operated cars altogether.
@B43QV9M1mo1MO
No, an individual should be allowed to choose however make hybrid infrastructure more feasible. Make more electric heavy machinery like farm tractors etc. and make a "gas tax" on fossil fuel powered lawn equipment like trimmers, lawn mowers, leaf blowers
@B3QH5GF2mos2MO
No, we should focus more on low emmision renewable combustion fuel
@B3HTL752mos2MO
I don’t have a car so I don’t care personally but I’m sure a lot of people will not like this.
@B3HJR9F2mos2MO
The government should do whatever is recommended via research as the better option for the planet.
@B3CPZL72mos2MO
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Yes, and require all emissions based machinery to transition to clean energy, and provide subsidies for lower income citizens to afford these vehicles.
@B2W86PR3mos3MO
More data needed on long term environmental effect of batteries
@B2Q2HTP3mos3MO
No, invest in the infrastructure to support large scale EV and hybrid uptake and incentivize buying EVs (i.e. the Norway approach)
@B29D9DTNew Democratic4mos4MO
No, this disproportionately will effect low income people
@B244VCM5mos5MO
No allergic vehicles are going to harm the environment just as bad as gas vehicles. Our electrical system can't handle the power we need now. Adding more will hermit more.
@9ZQRDT35mos5MO
The government should invest more money on public transport. Forcing people to transit is not the solution, instead, they have to use their vehicles a responsible way.
@9ZJG7776mos6MO
Only after adequate infrastructure is fully in place, which required government planning and investment
@9YK5BFQ6mos6MO
I think they should encourage it, but not enforce it.
If this refers to new models, then yes. However, people have the right to own older models, as many are fans of classic car shows.
@9WBRTKDNew Democratic6mos6MO
Yes, if EVs are affordable and there is the infrastructure to support it in place.
Yes, but increase the available infrastructures to accommodate for hybrid/electric vehicles.
@9VCMPDG7mos7MO
No, however making tech companies produce more affordable/maintainable electric vehicles (cars, trucks, bikes, etc) by a certain time so people would have more opportunities to purchase an electric vehicle.
@9V96H7W7mos7MO
Yea, and cars in general should be limited if public transport is sufficient
@9TPHDHG7mos7MO
Have hybrids more available in the more rural areas. Larger populated have more charging stations
@9TNBDV87mos7MO
Yes, but only if they ensure there are affordable options.
@9TBHMLT8mos8MO
Yes, if still affordable, and functional. Hybrid recovery systems for sure used.
Deleted8mos8MO
Yes, provided there's sufficient vehicle charging infrastructure that's similar in price or cheaper than gas/diesel
@9T34Y2F8mos8MO
While it’s a nice idea, Canada doesn’t have the infrastructure in place nor do we have the ability to supply the demand that will result from everyone driving electric.
@9SQVTGT8mos8MO
Find a source that works. Lithium and electric is no better.
@9SLJBJV8mos8MO
Make electric and hybrid options actually affordable to the now cash-strapped working class poor.
@9RBY87R9mos9MO
No, the government should allow the market to determine the evolution of carbon efficient vehicles
@9QVJ8SZ10mos10MO
Hybrid but maybe not electric until the technology develops further.
@9QQ98DN10mos10MO
implement better public transportation and make cities less car dependent
@9Q6LHXS10mos10MO
This should be a gradual requirement over many years as costs of electric and hybrid cars need to be anticipated by purchases - especially those who make minimum wages but who require transportation.
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@9ZK3JNS6mos6MO
No, we should mandate recycling in the automobile industry and with all new vehicles do what we can to decrease fuel consumption and invest in a new technology instead of lithium batteries to replace the combustion engine.
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@9V376WT7mos7MO
Yes but at a later date making gas car not get mad
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