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Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Electric and hybrid vehicles use electricity and a combination of electricity and fuel, respectively, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease emissions. Proponents argue that it significantly cuts pollution and advances the transition to renewable energy sources. Opponents argue that it increases vehicle costs, limits consumer choice, and may strain the electric grid.

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Response rates from 3.5k Congressional District 5 voters.

18%
Yes
82%
No
16%
Yes
80%
No
1%
Yes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles
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No, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them
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Yes, and require all emission based machinery to transition to clean energy
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No, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market
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No, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials
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No, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions

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 @9R9WWV9  from Texas  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but it should be a graduated expectation that begins with incentives and subsidies and availability of charging stations.

 @9RB74MN from Tennessee  answered…7mos7MO

No. The "Battery EV" experiment should be abandoned, and transition over to Hydrogen (both FCEV and H-ICE).

 @9QWTY66  from Oregon  answered…7mos7MO

No, climate change is not the fault of the individual. Instead, improve public transport and limit corporate and government carbon emissions.

 @9QQHP3T from Maine  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but not until we can find a humane way to mine the metals needed for rechargeable batteries.

 @9R862HH from Washington  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but limited to daily drivers. Vehicles with other intended uses should be examined differently (work trucks, transportation, 911, long haul, etc)

 @9XGLGSH from Pennsylvania  answered…3mos3MO

No, more electric cars should be made and cheaper so lower-class families can purchase them to help the environment and help lower gas prices.

 @935PNTQ  from Massachusetts  answered…7mos7MO

Only if there is a readily available supply of EVs, and its been proven it will not strain the electric grid. Offer incentives for trading in a gas vehicle, offer services for and incentives to invent a way to either replace a gas powered engine with EV components, or putting a classic/discontinued model frame on an EV base (crown vic, classic f150s, etc)

 @missMoshie  from Iowa  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but not until we end the massive human rights violations occurring in the production of such vehicles.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…2mos2MO

EV Startups Crash and Burn in Market Meltdown

Several high-profile companies, including electric SUV maker Fisker and bus manufacturer Arrival, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Swedish-based battery maker Northvolt became the latest casualty last week, filing for Chapter 11 after BMW canceled a key order.At least a dozen other startups, specializing in electric vehicles or batteries, are at risk of running out of cash by next summer, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of their most recent filings.Even shares of more stable startups, such as Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group LCID -4.39%decrease; red down pointing triangle, are down nearly 50% this year as they face an increasingly challenging outlook. Rivian this week got conditional approval for a government loan of up to $6.6 billion to boost production capacity, but investors are still worried about costs and the prospect that the electric-truck maker might not get the money if it doesn’t complete the deal by Inauguration Day. Many of these young companies have been hammered by cooling demand for electric cars, rising costs and supply-chain obstacles that have hindered their ability to put out new products quickly. Collapsing stock prices have vaporized billions of dollars in market value. A Journal analysis of 54 publicly traded EV and battery startups shows an increasingly dire financial situation. Seven companies have already filed for bankruptcy. Of 36 operational companies with sufficient data for analysis, three-quarters are losing money and 13 are projected to run out of cash by next summer.Other startups with U.S. government support are also faltering. Li-Cycle Holdings, a firm that has promised to turn recycled batteries into useful materials, has an approved $475 million government loan to help build out a plant in Rochester, N.Y.But at the end of September, it only had enough cash on hand to sustain operations for about six months. The Canadian firm, backed financially by miner Glencore, has paused construction on the factory due to ballooning costs. “A lot of these management teams go into it thinking they’re going into the next Tesla, but that proves to be more the exception than the rule,” said Brian Dobson, a managing director at brokerage Clear Street who has followed the sector closely.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…12hrs12H

Trump Demands List of All January 6 FBI Agents

FBI has provided the Justice Department with details of roughly 5,000 employees who worked on January 6 investigations, including employee IDs and job roles.Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove issued a memo titled "Terminations" demanding this information with a Tuesday deadline, following his earlier firing of eight senior FBI officials.Elon Musk representatives have been spotted at FBI headquarters as part of Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Several FBI employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming constitutional and privacy law violations.The lawsuit alleges the data collection is meant to intimidate FBI personnel and discourage reporting of future Trump-related malfeasance.Agents were required to complete surveys detailing their involvement in January 6 cases, including arrests, grand jury work, and trial testimony.The initiative has faced resistance from agents working with new administration officials on cultural changes at FBI headquarters.FBI Director nominee Kash Patel promised during Senate testimony that agents wouldn't face political retribution.Agent groups have reached out to congressional Republicans seeking protection from political retaliation.The submitted information covers about 5,000 employees out of more than 38,000 total FBI personnel.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…15hrs15H

Jon Stewart Begs Democrats To ‘Please Stop Trotting Out Chuck Schumer!'

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…4hrs4H

Congress Calls Trump's Gaza Plan "Bizarre And Incoherent"

Trump proposed unprecedented U.S. control of Gaza Strip during a White House press conference with Netanyahu, suggesting "long-term ownership" that could last 10-15 years.The plan calls for nearly two million Palestinian residents to permanently relocate to neighboring countries, marking a dramatic shift from decades of U.S. policy.Congressional leaders from both parties expressed skepticism, with even Trump ally Lindsey Graham calling the proposal "problematic."Middle East experts, including former Palestinian Authority advisor Khaled Elgindy, criticized the plan as "bizarre and incoherent."White House officials argue mass relocation is the only viable option and seek to convince Egypt and Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians.The administration estimates Gaza reconstruction would take 10-15 years, far longer than the 3-5 years outlined in cease-fire agreements.The proposal lacks clear details on how to handle Palestinian resistance to relocation or potential U.S. military deployment.Saudi Arabia immediately rejected the plan, stating it wouldn't normalize ties with Israel without a clear path to Palestinian statehood.Trump expressed uncertainty about the current cease-fire's durability while presenting his proposal.The plan faces significant implementation challenges and could complicate other regional objectives, including Israel-Saudi normalization efforts.

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