Electric Cars
Two senators joined House Democrats in criticizing the International Code Council’s controversial move.
A Michigan EV battery plant has come to embody the complex politics of fighting climate change — and the difficulty of building trust in a polarized age.
It’s not hard to see why the argument would play well in MAGA circles ― but it has potential to connect with a broader group of voters too.
Opponents said it would betray conservative principles by setting a government policy that interferes with the automobile market.
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Recent reports spark serious concern over vehicle safety following saltwater flooding.
Pete Buttigieg gave a perfect response after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made a bonkers complaint against him.
The Georgia Republican accused the transportation secretary of trying to “emasculate the way we drive” by supporting electric cars.
The measure would give EV buyers a $7,500 tax credit starting next year, through the end of 2032. There’s also a new $4,000 credit for those buying used EVs.
The program is one part of California’s efforts to drastically reduce carbon emissions.
Big polluters tightened control over the nation’s building codes last year. Now fresh meddling from a gas utility has stoked fears for the future.