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. EU and South Korean officials argues that the subsidies discriminated against their automotive, renewable-energy, battery and energy-intensive industries. 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 only hurt domestic battery and EV producers.
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Response rates from 244 Independents voters.
71% Yes |
29% No |
71% Yes |
29% No |
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Unique answers from Independents voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZNBCPN4 days4D
No, but public charging should be made more widely available to reduce range anxiety rather than require bigger batteries.
@9ZMM8LL5 days5D
Yes, and subsidies should be increased and proportional to your income. VRT on zero emissions vehicles and low emissions vehicles should also be abolished.
@9ZL4JQH1wk1W
Yes, so long as the EVs are safe and long lasting, with efforts being made to replace the fossil fuels being used to charge them with green alternatives.
@9ZJMRZY1wk1W
Depends how the electricity for the vehicle is produced
@9ZJ4RLC1wk1W
No, people that afford EVs can afford the tax they pay
@9ZHHCQQ1wk1W
I think more charging facilities and education re same need to be implemented before there’s an additional charge/saving
@9ZH95KB1wk1W
I understand that electric cars are better for the environment but overall they are still harming so I don't think there should be subsidies. I think we should put that money into things like better public transport and more pedestrian or bus only roads and streets to reduce the number of cars on the road and encourage carpooling.
@9ZH8PJL1wk1W
Yet another subsidy for those that can already afford it.
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