In recent years, California and other states, as well as Washington, D.C., have proposed electric vehicle mandates to reduce tailpipe emissions. These misguided policies not only skew the market, picking winners and losers, but also increase our reliance on China, a top supplier of EV processing minerals like lithium and cobalt.
Rolling back these harmful provisions must remain a priority for state and federal leaders. Ceding control to Chinese supply chains could undermine U.S. energy security for years to come.
The U.S. continues to make progress on reducing tailpipe emissions thanks to advances in cleaner fuels and vehicle technology, with new cars, trucks, SUVs, and buses running about 99% cleaner than models produced in 1970. Even as vehicle miles traveled have nearly tripled, emissions have decreased.
EV mandates also hurt consumers. Families, farmers and small business owners should not shoulder the burden of higher costs associated with EV mandates. West Virginians should be able to choose how to heat their own homes and what kind of vehicles they drive.
Passing vehicle choice legislation in West Virginia will ensure consumers stay in the driverÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s seat.
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