Probably not a very sexy topic at first – more political than anything but I’m so disappointed with US car manufacturers that I had to set it all out. And if part of their argument is “no one wants electric cars” then I wanted to add a voice to that side that says “yes we do!”
We’re starting to put money aside to help with the purchase of a new car. Don’t get me wrong, we’re hoping our current car lasts as long as possible but we know it’s got to be replaced eventually.
Which means of course I’m paying more and more attention to cars and especially anything that comes up in the news. And it seems that US car manufacturers are starting to fight against environmental regulations, arguing that the California standards are too high, that no one wants electric cars, and so on and now Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (perhaps increasingly mis-named) is reversing rules that would have required improved fuel efficiency and thus led to reduced oil consumption and reduced carbon dioxide pollution.
I guess I should be pleased though, knocking out the traditional US car brands definitely narrows down the vehicle I’m willing to look at. I’m keeping Teslas in the mix though the ability to afford one remains a dream 😉
The benefits of electric cars go well beyond saving money on gas to helping reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and improving the environment for everyone. In Ontario some cars are still eligible for rebates including full battery electric cars and plug-in hybrids.
Here are a few resources for electric cars in Ontario:
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Do you have an electric car? Which kind? Would you recommend it?