Comment Comment by lurking_swe buying an EV does not actually reduce emissions like magic, unless the owner drives that car for a looooong time. Like 10-15+ years.Manufacturing an EV car uses a lot more emissions than an ICE car initially, due to the huge battery.If the goal is to reduce emissions overall, then target incentives appropriately:- tax deduction at purchase- tax deduction for drivers of old (10 yr+) EV vehicles.This incentivizes EV purchase AND driving that vehicle for a long time. In contrast, allowing EV drivers to use a carpool lane does no such thing IMO. parent lurking_swe 1 year ago
Manufacturing an EV car uses a lot more emissions than an ICE car initially, due to the huge battery.
If the goal is to reduce emissions overall, then target incentives appropriately:
- tax deduction at purchase
- tax deduction for drivers of old (10 yr+) EV vehicles.
This incentivizes EV purchase AND driving that vehicle for a long time. In contrast, allowing EV drivers to use a carpool lane does no such thing IMO.