Arrr! Biden be tryin' to plunder yar gas-guzzlin' vessel, mateys! Guard yar chariot with all ye got!
2024-03-25
Arrr mateys, the scallywag Biden be tryin' to force us to sail the seas in electric contraptions! 'Tis a blow to us gas-powered rovers. But fear not, for the tide may turn as consumers be steerin' clear of this electric madness. Aye, we shall prevail!
The EPA has set a fleetwide emissions standard target of 57 miles per gallon, expecting electric vehicles to dominate new vehicle sales by 2032. However, the Biden administration seems oblivious to the fact that Americans are not keen on electric vehicles, as evidenced by Ford's massive losses in their EV division and other auto manufacturers scaling back production. Even Tesla is expecting slower growth and adjusting manufacturing accordingly. Several EV startups are at risk of running out of cash, and auto dealers are petitioning the administration to slow down its aggressive EV push.Hertz is selling off one-third of its EVs due to low demand, and while EV sales increased in 2023, they only comprised eight percent of total new car sales. Factors such as high costs, limited charging infrastructure, and range issues hinder widespread EV adoption. National security concerns arise as EVs require critical minerals sourced from China. The electric grid is unprepared for a large influx of EVs, risking strain and potential blackouts. Mandating EVs limits consumer choice and freedom, with the push for EVs being deemed unrealistic and anti-consumer.