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But you write as though that privilege is an inalienable right? No-one is going to confiscate all gasoline vehicles, but they need to pay for the externalities
by nivenkos 5y ago
But you write as though that privilege is an inalienable right?
No-one is going to confiscate all gasoline vehicles, but they need to pay for the externalities in air pollution, CO2 emissions and noise pollution, etc.
If the US paid $6+ a gallon like most of Europe does, I think the tide would change pretty soon.
- lucaspm98 5y agoIn the US having access to a car is much more of a necessity for work, shopping, and travel than it is in Europe due to suburban sprawl and lack of public transportation. I can't say it's a right, but it is a need for practically everyone outside of dense urban centers. The average EV costs $19k more than the average gas-powered car. This gap is closing but for the time being only upper-middle to upper class Americans can switch to EVs, so making gas artificially scarce/expensive will disproportionately affect those who can't afford to make the switch.