Debate Arises as EPA Proposes Mandates for Electric Vehicle Adoption, Raising Concerns Over Costs and Infrastructure Challenges

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Proposed regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aim to significantly increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), requiring 60% of new car sales to be EVs by 2030 and 67% by 2032.

Critics argue that this mandate would impose higher costs on consumers who prefer gasoline-powered cars and highlight the challenges of limited charging infrastructure and longer charging times for EVs. Additionally, concerns are raised about the environmental impact of EV production and the inability of emission reductions to be significant without global cooperation.

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