[quote=ocrenter]
you are right, tech is moving but in addition, this is why the way the math is calculated needs to change.
right now gasoline is over subsidized and the wasted energy to refine and transport gas, gas wasted in traffic, as well as the CO2 emissions are all not counted into the equation.
Right now we are looking at a cup of Prego spaghetti sauce (with 1000 mg of sodium and enough sugar to fulfill one’s daily allowance) and comparing it to a cup of freshly made spaghetti sauce without the added sodium and sugar. And right now consumers are making the conclusion that the Prego is a much better choice due to the price point. But if we factor in the increased risk for hypertension and diabetes from the Prego into the equation, the conclusion may be very different.[/quote]It’s funny you feel that gasoline is over subsidized. I feel that green energy is over subsidized. I’m not complaining, because it’s benefiting me and I’m taking full advantage of it. However, I’m also aware of the amount if subsidy that people like me get. I.E. people with solar are not paying to maintain the grid, yet we use it. People with EV don’t pay gas tax, which is used to maintain the road, yet EV driver use it. Not to mention the obvious tax credit as well. We’re talking about $10k/car if you’re living CA.
I don’t think your example regarding food is a good analogy because I don’t think it’s as black and white as your food analogy. Yes, EV car itself doesn’t emit CO2. However, it has other harmful effect to the environment that ICE car doesn’t. Such as the disposal of battery once it reaches its life span. What will you do with it? You can melt down an ICE engine’s metal and reuse it. Can’t really do that with battery. Then there’s the question of where you’re getting the energy from. Keep in mind that most of US’s electricity is still coming from coal, which is much more dirtier than an ICE engine. How about the heavy equipment that are used to mine the rare minerals that are needed to create those battery.
Also, keep in mind that these subsidies are going to the top 10% of the population. Which I think is unfair in and of itself. I don’t think the bottom 90% of the people should have to subsidize something that only the top 10% can afford to get.
