That $550B annual, is that the subsidy that that US government give them?
1. I and many people in my age group don’t apply. I only pay in tier 4 for about a year or two, then I went solar.
2. Telsa Model X is heavier than most cars/trucks. Model S is heavier than most cars. Nissan Leaf is heavier than all the cars in its size. However, regardless of how much damage it make to the road relative to other cars, it still make damage and it’s not paying their fair share to maintain the road.
3. I don’t like either of these type of subsidies.
4. That’s only because EV/Hybrid are a small small % of all cars. What would happen to all the batteries when every car is EV/hybrid? There won’t be enough need to reuse all of those batteries. Then tell me what happen when those battery degrade <30-50%? Which will happen. Do you think it will never be disposed?
5. I totally understand. I'm not arguing that ICE car is cleaner than EV. However, there are many variables. Such as distance driven. My commute is 6 miles one way. My ICE car produce less CO2 than a EV if the owner commute 30 miles one way.
6. Yes, the evidence is everywhere. Just look how many people are lifted out of poverty because of it. Along with the many other benefits. I can't imagine the world w/out airplane, cargo ships, plastic, electricity, etc.
7. Agree. But it doesn't make it any less unfair. Yes, EVs are limited to the rich. Tell me how you're supposed to charge your EV if you live in an old apartment?
Let me put it this way, IMHO, the benefit of fossil fuel up to this point far out weigh the increase in CO2 emission. Of course that doesn't mean we should find way to reduce CO2. I just think when you're dirt poor, having reliable electricity is a BIG deal. I grew up in an area where there wasn't reliable electricity and I feel like many people here don't understand how big of an impact it is because we take reliable electricity for granted.
