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President Biden speaks to the media at the White House after driving an electric vehicle, Aug. 5.
Biden’s EV Dream vs. RealityThe grid can’t handle a forced march into electric vehicles.
Aug. 12 - The federal government wants 40% to 50% of vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030 (“The Electric Vehicle Welfare State,” Review & Outlook, Aug. 6)
Biden’s EV Dream vs. RealityThe grid can’t handle a forced march into electric vehicles.
Aug. 12 - The federal government wants 40% to 50% of vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030 (“The Electric Vehicle Welfare State,” Review & Outlook, Aug. 6)
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AUGUST 11, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing on the Biden administration’s policy agenda and news of the day. Reporters asked about President Biden’s meeting with business leaders requiring vaccines for employees, security issues in Afghanistan, inflation and gas prices.
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing on the Biden administration’s policy agenda and news of the day. Reporters asked about President Biden’s meeting with business leaders requiring vaccines for employees, security issues in Afghanistan, inflation and gas prices.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 11, 2021
AUGUST 11, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGSJames S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, a couple of items for you at the top.
The President has said that the challenges of our time — the challenge of our time is to demonstrate that democracies can deliver by improving the lives of their own people and by addressing the greatest problems facing the wider world.
In keeping with this commitment, this morning we announced that, in December, the President will bring together leaders from a diverse group of the world’s democracies at a virtual Summit for Democracy to be followed in a — in roughly a year’s time by a second, in-person summit.
The virtual summit, to take place on December 9th and 10th, will galvanize commitments and initiatives across three principal themes: defending against authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and promoting respect for human rights. Following a year of consultation, coordination, and action, President Biden will then invite world leaders to gather once more to showcase progress made on their commitments... more
AUGUST 11, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGSJames S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, a couple of items for you at the top.
The President has said that the challenges of our time — the challenge of our time is to demonstrate that democracies can deliver by improving the lives of their own people and by addressing the greatest problems facing the wider world.
In keeping with this commitment, this morning we announced that, in December, the President will bring together leaders from a diverse group of the world’s democracies at a virtual Summit for Democracy to be followed in a — in roughly a year’s time by a second, in-person summit.
The virtual summit, to take place on December 9th and 10th, will galvanize commitments and initiatives across three principal themes: defending against authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and promoting respect for human rights. Following a year of consultation, coordination, and action, President Biden will then invite world leaders to gather once more to showcase progress made on their commitments... more
The inequities of electric vehicles
The road to hell is paved with charging stations.
Aug. 11 - ...This comparison explains ‘car guy’ Biden’s enthusiasm for all things electric. At a Ford assembly plant last May, the President said, “we’re going to set a new pace for electric vehicles.” Similar sentiments were echoed by his press secretary who declared, “the future of the [auto] industry is electric. Everyone will tell you that.” Maybe, but here’s something they won’t tell you: going all-in on EVs trades one type of inequity in for another.
Auto ownership isn’t cheap. Insurance, maintenance and fuel costs make up a household’s second-largest expense, after lodging according to a working paper from the International Council on Clean Transportation. This burden is particularly significant for low-income families. Switching to EVs should help in the long run because these vehicles are cheaper to operate, and the federal government has — through generous handouts — sought to further decrease EV ownership costs. But when it comes to going green, cost isn’t the only concern. Ease of use matters, too. While gas guzzlers can be topped up by the estimated 150,000 gas stations across the US, EVs need charging stations. Good luck finding those. And, when you do, be prepared to deal with broken chargers, confusing payment systems and less-than-appealing electricity rates... more
The road to hell is paved with charging stations.
Aug. 11 - ...This comparison explains ‘car guy’ Biden’s enthusiasm for all things electric. At a Ford assembly plant last May, the President said, “we’re going to set a new pace for electric vehicles.” Similar sentiments were echoed by his press secretary who declared, “the future of the [auto] industry is electric. Everyone will tell you that.” Maybe, but here’s something they won’t tell you: going all-in on EVs trades one type of inequity in for another.
Auto ownership isn’t cheap. Insurance, maintenance and fuel costs make up a household’s second-largest expense, after lodging according to a working paper from the International Council on Clean Transportation. This burden is particularly significant for low-income families. Switching to EVs should help in the long run because these vehicles are cheaper to operate, and the federal government has — through generous handouts — sought to further decrease EV ownership costs. But when it comes to going green, cost isn’t the only concern. Ease of use matters, too. While gas guzzlers can be topped up by the estimated 150,000 gas stations across the US, EVs need charging stations. Good luck finding those. And, when you do, be prepared to deal with broken chargers, confusing payment systems and less-than-appealing electricity rates... more
