Biden sets goal of half of cars to have zero emissions by 2030

[Synthaholic]

"Zero emission" if you don't count the coal and gas fired electric plants.

We're not.

 

[Rye Catcher]

When did hybrid become zero emissions. If they run over 45 mph, they are emitting.

Hybrids are becoming almost obsolete. EV's are selling and there are waiting lists. We have two, the Bolt and the Model 3. My son put a $100 deposit on a reserve for the Ford F-150 Lightening on the first day.

 

[Mac-7]

Currently. <--see what I did there?

Its not a new idea

whats the public waiting for?

bigger government handouts?

 

[rightwinger]

Biden is putting our country on the right track

Evs are the future and Biden is giving a little push

 

[MarcATL]

Great move by our President. Gives our country a push in the right direction

'No turning back:' Biden signs order targeting half of all vehicles sold in US to be zero-emissions by 2030

The move is part of the administration's broader agenda to tackle climate change and compete with China, a leader in the electric vehicle market.

www.usatoday.com

Good move indeed. I'll have an electric car by then.

 

[Sunsettommy]

It is sad when leftists in the thread thinks it is a good idea for the Federal government try to manage corporations into meeting its demands by a certain date.

 

[K9Buck]

The stupid is strong with this.

Where is all the electricity going to come from to charge EVs? The grid is already under strain in many states thanks to stupid policies almost exclusively by the Blue States.

And of course, the taxpayers get it coming and going as electric rates will soar, the EVs cost much more and taxpayer subsidies top of all of that.

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President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Thursday establishing the goal of making half of all new vehicles sold in the United States zero emissions—either hybrid or fully electric—by 2030, according to the White House.​

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“It doesn’t function as a mandate but it does create the conditions for us to meet that goal,” Buttigieg said, adding that his agency would be announcing new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards which he called “ambitious, aggressive” but “also feasible.” He said the new rules would require fuel efficiency to increase by about 8 percent per year.​

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General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler-parent Stellantis NV have endorsed Biden’s zero emissions sales target, saying in a joint statement that they aspired “to achieve sales of 40-50 percent of annual U.S. volumes of electric vehicles… by 2030,” adding that the goal can only be met with more government investment in charging stations and other infrastructure.​

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Biden’s 50 percent goal and the automakers’ 40-50 percent aspiration includes battery electric, fuel cell, and plug-in hybrid vehicles that also have gasoline engines.​

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Biden Wants Half of All Vehicles Sold in US by 2030 to Be Zero Emission

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Nancy and Paul Pelosi invested heavily in Tesla as did, I imagine, many other prominent Democrats. Biden is simply making sure that their investment pays off, even if it screws poor and working-class Americans.

 

[K9Buck]

It is sad when leftists in the thread thinks it is a good idea for the Federal government try to manage corporations into meeting its demands by a certain date.

The left fundamentally believes that government should manage all facets of society, including managing the economy.

 

[K9Buck]

Not really

Both Ford and GM are well on the way to converting to Evs by the end of the decade. Tesla is becoming a major player.
EV infrastructure will rapidly follow

According to this article, Tesla currently has 55% of the electric vehicle market. Of course, they cater to people that can afford $70K for a car. At present, all-electric vehicles are not cost-efficient.

The Push for Electric Vehicles Could Affect How Much Your Next Car Costs

President Biden is nudging more Americans to go electric.

money.yahoo.com

 

[K9Buck]

Biden is putting our country on the right track

Evs are the future and Biden is giving a little push

If they are the future, why is it necessary for the government to try and make it happen?

 

[Hellbilly]

Of course, they cater to people that can afford $70K for a car.

The Model 3 sells for $35,000

 

[K9Buck]

The Model 3 sells for $35,000

Thanks.

 

[Blues Man]

Great move by our President. Gives our country a push in the right direction

'No turning back:' Biden signs order targeting half of all vehicles sold in US to be zero-emissions by 2030

The move is part of the administration's broader agenda to tackle climate change and compete with China, a leader in the electric vehicle market.

www.usatoday.com

Technically impossible because just manufacturing a car is an emission heavy process.

 

[Blues Man]

IMO an EV makes sense as a daily driver since most people don't drive more than 60 miles a day. But that's the only place they make sense. If you want to take a long road trip or haul anything Evs make no real sense

 

[rightwinger]

If they are the future, why is it necessary for the government to try and make it happen?

Because they need help in establishing charging infrastructure

 

[rightwinger]

According to this article, Tesla currently has 55% of the electric vehicle market. Of course, they cater to people that can afford $70K for a car. At present, all-electric vehicles are not cost-efficient.

The Push for Electric Vehicles Could Affect How Much Your Next Car Costs

President Biden is nudging more Americans to go electric.

money.yahoo.com

Ford and GM are surging ahead in transition to EV
The Ford F-150 is the most popular vehicle on the road. Ford will have an electric model out next year.

Prices are coming down and will continue to do so

 

[rightwinger]

Technically impossible because just manufacturing a car is an emission heavy process.

Is that really the best you got?

 

[K9Buck]

Here is a dissenting view.

You Were Warned: Automakers Team Up With Biden To Force Electric Cars On Consumers

With a wave of his pen, Biden is ordering that 50% of new cars and trucks sold be electric by 2030

issuesinsights.com

 

[MarcATL]

Here is a dissenting view.

You Were Warned: Automakers Team Up With Biden To Force Electric Cars On Consumers

With a wave of his pen, Biden is ordering that 50% of new cars and trucks sold be electric by 2030

issuesinsights.com

What's the main reason for dissent?

 

[Blues Man]

Is that really the best you got?

It's true.

Nothing we can make is zero emissions.