Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, which allocated millions to combating climate change and other energy provisions while additionally establishing a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles. To qualify for the subsidy 40% of the critical minerals used in electric-vehicle batteries must be sourced in the U.S. Proponents argue that the tax credits will help combat climate change by encouraging consumers to purchase EVs and stop driving gas powered automobiles. Opponents argue that the tax credits will kill the traditional auto industry and lead to significant job losses.
43% Yes |
57% No |
43% Yes |
57% No |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9GWDTHH6mos6MO
Regardless, the government should provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase American-made vehicles
@9JLBFWQ 3mos3MO
No, electric cars can create just as much and possibly even more waste to the environment based off the manufacturing pollution, and non recyclable materials the cars can be made with.
@9FXQ4HF7mos7MO
I believe electric vehicles are not the best path forward for better environmental and infrastructure-related policy. The USA infrastructure is far too heavily car dependent - especially when compared to certain European countries.
I dislike how in many regions in the U.S. many people essentially are "required" to have a car to get to work or other essential regions in a time-efficient manner. Additionally, having a car - be it gas, electric or hybrid - is often very expensive for upkeep, repairs, insurance and so on; leaving many poor, working-class members of society… Read more
@9FWQBF67mos7MO
I believe the world should be less focused around cars and should make things more in walking distance. I want a society where cars aren't a requirement.
@9FY74LY7mos7MO
No this is the government forcing consumers to buy a certain product which is interference in the market
@DylanJMcCombs03 1wk1W
Yes, but only if the electric vehicle is purchased to replace a gas one, not as an additional vehicle.
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