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Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Electric and hybrid vehicles use electricity and a combination of electricity and fuel, respectively, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease emissions. Proponents argue that it significantly cuts pollution and advances the transition to renewable energy sources. Opponents argue that it increases vehicle costs, limits consumer choice, and may strain the electric grid.

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Response rates from 47k Ireland voters.

36%
Yes
64%
No
31%
Yes
57%
No
5%
Yes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles
3%
No, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them
0%
Yes, and require all emission based machinery to transition to clean energy
2%
No, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials
1%
No, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market
1%
No, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions

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Unique answers from Ireland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @BD5DWXPanswered…1wk1W

No, the effect that driving non electric vehicles has on the environment is considerably less than big corporations. This change would bring the level of carbon emissions down by an amount that makes it a pointless effort.

 @BCMM5CHanswered…1mo1MO

Yes and no it’s really important for the environment but I feel like they should just highly encourage and make electric care somewhat more available for people

 @B92486Zanswered…5mos5MO

Yes, but the government has to build more electric vehicle charging stations around the country beforehand.

 @B6Z59BFanswered…8mos8MO

Yes at least Hybrid but focus on introducing better ways to create electric vehicles or push for Hydrogen Engines.

 @B6RW9DCanswered…8mos8MO

I think it’s a nice idea but it’s very unrealistic. I think the Greens are dream. I don’t like extreme

 @B6FG83Kanswered…9mos9MO

No but limit internal combustion cars to small light cars eg A110 cars or working vehicles requiring long range

 @B5B894Danswered…12mos12MO

unless the governmewnt can impliment a grant for people to be able to afford the hybrids or electirc vehicles then no

 @B49NQNBanswered…1yr1Y

Cars numbers should be dropped heavily via taxes and alternatives like public transport, and they should all be as environmentally friendly as possible.

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