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> and quite a lot of taxes for the co2 emisions, engine size etc In other words, when you take away the implicit subsidies for the unpriced carbon, electric ca
by floatrock 9y ago
> and quite a lot of taxes for the co2 emisions, engine size etc
In other words, when you take away the implicit subsidies for the unpriced carbon, electric cars become cost-competitive?
(In Norway, the electric grid is primarily renewable/hydro based[1]... yes, I realize this argument is different for countries with different electrical makeups)
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_Norway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_Norway
- noselasd 9y agoIn macro economics, perhaps. To the individuals doing the purchasing, it's their short term expenses that matter most.