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Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

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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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...11mos11MO

No

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...11mos11MO

Yes

 @9ZLMMLBfrom Ontario  disagreed…5mos5MO

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.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5mos5MO

No, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5mos5MO

No, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions

 @B32S2QZfrom Washington  disagreed…2mos2MO

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.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5mos5MO

Yes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles

 @9ZV77KCfrom Alberta  disagreed…4mos4MO

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 !!

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5mos5MO

No, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

 @B3DSJ7Hfrom Maine  disagreed…1mo1MO

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.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5mos5MO

Yes, and require all emission based machinery to transition to clean energy

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5mos5MO

No, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials

 @B46V7MRLibertarianfrom Alberta  answered…2wks2W

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.

 @B43QV9Mfrom Alberta  answered…3wks3W

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

 @B3QH5GFfrom Texas  answered…1mo1MO

No, we should focus more on low emmision renewable combustion fuel

 @B3HTL75from British Columbia  answered…1mo1MO

I don’t have a car so I don’t care personally but I’m sure a lot of people will not like this.

 @B3HJR9Ffrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

The government should do whatever is recommended via research as the better option for the planet.

 @B3CPZL7answered…1mo1MO

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 @B38NB7TLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, and require all emissions based machinery to transition to clean energy, and provide subsidies for lower income citizens to afford these vehicles.

 @B2W86PRfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

More data needed on long term environmental effect of batteries

 @B2Q2HTPfrom Quebec  answered…2mos2MO

No, invest in the infrastructure to support large scale EV and hybrid uptake and incentivize buying EVs (i.e. the Norway approach)

 @B29D9DTNew Democraticfrom Quebec  answered…3mos3MO

No, this disproportionately will effect low income people

 @B244VCMfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

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.

 @9ZQRDT3answered…5mos5MO

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.

 @9ZJG777from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Only after adequate infrastructure is fully in place, which required government planning and investment

 @9YK5BFQfrom British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

I think they should encourage it, but not enforce it.

 @9YHWCHTGreenfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

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 Democraticanswered…6mos6MO

Yes, if EVs are affordable and there is the infrastructure to support it in place.

 @9W8RPW2Liberalfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, but increase the available infrastructures to accommodate for hybrid/electric vehicles.

 @9VCMPDGfrom British Columbia  answered…6mos6MO

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.

 @9V96H7Wfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Yea, and cars in general should be limited if public transport is sufficient

 @9TPHDHGfrom British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

Have hybrids more available in the more rural areas. Larger populated have more charging stations

 @9TNBDV8from British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but only if they ensure there are affordable options.

 @9TBHMLTfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, if still affordable, and functional. Hybrid recovery systems for sure used.

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Yes, provided there's sufficient vehicle charging infrastructure that's similar in price or cheaper than gas/diesel

 @9T34Y2Ffrom New Brunswick  answered…7mos7MO

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.

 @9SQVTGTfrom Nova Scotia  answered…7mos7MO

Find a source that works. Lithium and electric is no better.

 @9SLJBJVfrom British Columbia  answered…8mos8MO

Make electric and hybrid options actually affordable to the now cash-strapped working class poor.

 @9RBY87Rfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

No, the government should allow the market to determine the evolution of carbon efficient vehicles

 @9QVJ8SZfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

Hybrid but maybe not electric until the technology develops further.

 @9QQ98DNfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

implement better public transportation and make cities less car dependent

 @9Q6LHXSfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What concerns would influence your decision to buy an electric vehicle, such as price, convenience, or just personal preference?

 @9ZK3JNSfrom British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would you feel if older cars were banned in the future to promote newer, cleaner technology?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think electric vehicles should be more affordable and accessible across different income levels, or should they first target luxury buyers?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What do you think are the hidden challenges in switching millions of people from gas-powered cars to electric models?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If you had to decide between saving money on fuel in the long run or paying less upfront for a traditional car, what would you prioritize and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How much do you think you’re personally responsible for making eco-friendly vehicle choices—do you have a role in this change?

 @9V376WTfrom Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

Yes but at a later date making gas car not get mad

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think moving away from gasoline cars will actually make a big difference in tackling global environmental issues, or not so much?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What're your thoughts on balancing long-term environmental benefits with the higher upfront cost of buying electric vehicles today?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If electric vehicles became the norm, how do you think that would impact everyday life for you and your community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you feel about the government making rules that could push everyone toward specific types of cars, like electric vehicles?

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