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Again, if there was an embargo how would all the people who have gas cars suddenly get evs? It would take decades.
by themitigating 4y ago
Again, if there was an embargo how would all the people who have gas cars suddenly get evs? It would take decades.
- _hypx 4y agoThere will be some EVs in that scenario. Enough to tide things over. But in a world with only one option, anything that blocks that one option will destroy the whole car industry.
- themitigating 4y agoOil blockades stop the fuel for existing cars. Lithium or whatever blockades stop new car or repairs of EVs. That means people could still drive EVs even if there is an embargo because we'll always have power.
- _hypx 4y agoBut oil blockades won't stop the production of new ICE cars. A battery-related blockage will stop new car production. That would be a big crisis for automakers.
- themitigating 4y agoSo now your concern is for a specific set of businesses not people in general?
- _hypx 4y agoAgain, the point is to not ban any kind of car as a redundancy. You've created an elaborate narrative of what you suppose your opponent is claiming. It is time to stop.