Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, which allocated millions to combating climate change and other energy provisions while additionally establishing a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles. To qualify for the subsidy 40% of the critical minerals used in electric-vehicle batteries must be sourced in the U.S. EU and South Korean officials argues that the subsidies discriminated against their automotive, renewable-energy, battery and energy-intensive industries. Proponents argue that the tax credits will help combat climate change by encouraging consumers to purchase EVs and stop driving gas powered automobiles. Opponents argue that the tax credits will only hurt domestic battery and EV producers.
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Response rates from 377 WC voters.
60% Yes |
40% No |
60% Yes |
40% No |
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Unique answers from WC voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9PDLHDS7mos7MO
The government should provide support to those who can’t afford electric cars and not those that can.
@9MSQLKL8mos8MO
Typically only mid to high earners can afford electric vehicles, we must improve the infrastructure and access to charging points before as a priority over subsidies
@9ZN7HJG2mos2MO
Yes, but it should depend on the income level of the earner. Low to low-middle income earners should be eligible for the subsidies.
@9ZL58VG2mos2MO
Yes, there should be more initiatives to entice people thinking of going for electric vehicles. Especially for people from lower income thresholds more then richer income thresholds
@9QPZZ9W7mos7MO
No, they already have one in zero emissions tax. Government should incentivise manufacturers to reduce costs
@9QLT6RY7mos7MO
No, at current prices this will still mean the rich benefit. They are way too expensive and a small subsidy won't really make much difference to the majority of the population, spend the money on solar panels or other green incentives
@9QLSK837mos7MO
Yes but only when the infrastructure is in place and when electronic vehicles prove to be environmentally friendly and officient
@9QKWYWC7mos7MO
No, Electric Vehicles take carbon fuels and are made of non-renewable resources. Lots of people cannot afford an electric vehicle.
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