‘The Misadventure Of Electric Vehicles’: Wyoming Lawmakers Introduce Resolution To Ban New Electric Car Sales

Wyoming A resolution was introduced by lawmakers to ban new legislation electric car By 2035, sales will increase in the state.

The joint resolution The argument is that “oil and gas industry in Wyoming has created countless jobs” According to the EPA, internal combustion vehicles are more efficient than gasoline-powered vehicles. “enabled the state’s industries and businesses to engage in commerce and transport goods and resources more efficiently throughout the country” Since their invention. Another concern is the environmental impact of vehicle battery procurement.

“The expansion of electric vehicle charging stations in Wyoming and throughout the country necessary to support more electric vehicles will require massive amounts of new power generation in order to sustain the misadventure of electric vehicles,” The resolution is ongoing. “The proliferation of electric vehicles at the expense of gas-powered vehicles will have deleterious impacts on Wyoming’s communities and will be detrimental to Wyoming’s economy and the ability for the country to efficiently engage in commerce.”

Senator Ed Cooper (Republican-Wyoming), who sponsored the resolution, stated in an interview The Hill reported that the proposal was meant to spark a national conversation about the absurdity and futility of eliminating gas-powered cars. He also clarified that he doesn’t support an actual ban on electric vehicles. “I think the thought of an electric vehicle ban is truly completely ludicrous, but it’s no more ludicrous than a ban on gasoline powered vehicles,” He spoke to the outlet.

California, Massachusetts and Washington are the following. new rules California Air Resources Board requires that 35% new vehicles emit zero emissions by 2026. This is a requirement that will increase to 100% in 2035. This decision was made days before California officials were forced to evacuate due to heatwave. ask residents to refrain from charging their electric vehicles in the interest of protecting the state’s power grid.

Experts warn that California’s power system will need significant upgrades before it can be converted to internal combustion vehicles.

“Today, most people charge their electric cars when they come home in the evening,” According to a report Cornell University. “If left unmanaged, the power demanded from many electric vehicles charging simultaneously in the evening will amplify existing peak loads, potentially outstripping the grid’s current capacity to meet demand.”

Wyoming’s resolution also mentioned that “the batteries used in electric vehicles contain critical minerals whose domestic supply is limited and at risk for disruption.”

China is responsible for 97% of all rare earth element production according to a report According to the Foreign Policy Research Institute this raises serious national security issues as policymakers encourage greater reliance on electric cars. A report from the Foreign Policy Research institute also shows that China accounts for 70% of global electric car battery production capacity. report The Congressional Research Service noted that the United States is “heavily dependent” on mineral imports.

Officials from the Biden administration are still encouraging a national transition away from internal combustion engines. The White House set The “ambitious target” To make electric vehicles 50% of the total car sales in the United States by 2030.

According to a, the Inflation Reduction Act gave greenlight to electric vehicle tax credits at $7,500 and $4,000 respectively for new cars. There are also 30% tax credits available for home solar energy systems. fact sheet. According to another source, the White House set the goal of purchasing 100% zero-emission light trucks by 2027. It will also extend the same standard to all federal fleet vehicles by 2035. document The White House