The only problem with that theory, is that it may kill off other EV makers, but when ICE cars get cheaper (no need for expensive emissions controls) and gas (drill baby drill) gets even cheaper, who will buy EVs? (Assuming the Trump policies go unchecked)
According to this calculator, Gas prices, adjusted for inflation, are already lower in many parts of the US than they were in 1978! https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/gasoline-prices-adjusted-for-inflation/ If Trump manages to actually convince US petroleum companies to shoot themselves in the foot and "drill baby drill", then it could mean ICE cars get cheaper to operate than EVs in some parts of the country, and that combined with the loss of EV incentives, might hurt even Tesla. The only saving grace here is that lower US petroleum prices will force downward pressure on global prices, further putting the nails in Putin's coffin. On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 10:58 AM t ray via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > I believe it is perfectly logical for him to push for an end to the EV tax > credits. The rich will soon get some big tax breaks, so they won't be hurt > in any way. With the loss of tax incentives, the rest of us may buy fewer > competing EVs, thus helping to kill off Tesla's competition. When Tesla is > the only game in town, they can charge any price for their cars. That is > what monopolies do. Very likely, stiff tariffs will stifle the import EV > market. Any questions? > > On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 6:48 AM Mark Hanson via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> > wrote: > > > Hi folks > > It isn’t logical that Musk is in favor of killing the $7500 EV tax credit > > since his company only makes EVs and his competition can just go back to > > making gassers. Tesla asked me last month (after 110k miles) if I’d buy > > another Tesla Y when mine poops out; I replied “not if Elon Musk is > running > > the company”. Consumer Reports shows 46 other EVs to choose from now but > > would want NACS (access to Tesla superchargers capability). Our Bolt and > > Leaf, not the best for long EV trips. > > Btw, the 30% solar/energy efficiency tax credits are also on the chopping > > block to move to tax credits for the wealthy. > > Got a month to get in on the tax credits for RE and EVs. I bought mine > > when there were none but most folks won’t. > > Stay Charged, > > Mark in Roanoke Va > > Sent from my iPhone > > _______________________________________________ > > Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org > > No other addresses in TO and CC fields > > HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/ > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20241120/cddc6bce/attachment.htm > > > _______________________________________________ > Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org > No other addresses in TO and CC fields > HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/ > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20241120/d225c4fd/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/
