{"id":2110819,"date":"2023-11-29T11:22:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3700-u-s-auto-dealers-push-biden-to-scrap-unrealistic-ev-mandate-low-demand-even-with-incentives\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T11:22:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:22:46","slug":"3700-u-s-auto-dealers-push-biden-to-scrap-unrealistic-ev-mandate-low-demand-even-with-incentives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3700-u-s-auto-dealers-push-biden-to-scrap-unrealistic-ev-mandate-low-demand-even-with-incentives\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 3,700 U.S. auto dealers urge Biden to drop &#8216;unrealistic&#8217; EV mandate due to low demand, despite incentives"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F3700-u-s-auto-dealers-push-biden-to-scrap-unrealistic-ev-mandate-low-demand-even-with-incentives%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2110819&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Auto Dealers Urge President \u2063Biden\u200c to\u200d Reconsider Electric Vehicle Mandate<\/h2>\n<p>Thousands of American auto dealers are passionately urging President\u2062 Joe \u2062Biden\u200c to reconsider his electric \u200dvehicle\u200b mandate, as consumers remain hesitant \u2064to embrace EVs for various reasons.<\/p>\n<p>In a\u2064 letter addressed to Biden, a \u2063group of \u20643,700 dealerships, representing every major\u200c automaker in the U.S., expressed their concerns about the feasibility of the President&#8217;s goal to have two-thirds of new cars sold\u200c by 2032 be electric.<\/p>\n<p>The dealerships emphasized that \u2063while there are \u200bappealing options available for those interested in\u200d purchasing electric vehicles, the\u200c current demand does not match the influx of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) arriving at their lots due to existing regulations. As a result, BEVs are piling up and struggling to find buyers, despite \u200dsignificant price reductions,\u2062 manufacturer incentives, and government support.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mr. President, no one understands the automobile customer better\u200c than us \u200b\u2013 not government agencies, think tanks, or polling firms,&#8221; the letter stated. &#8220;While some customers are ready for electric \u200dvehicles, the majority are\u2063 simply not prepared to \u2064make the switch.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bdealerships outlined several reasons why consumers \u200care hesitant to \u2063embrace electric vehicles, including their\u200c high cost, limited access to home and public charging stations, reduced driving range in extreme weather conditions, and significant range loss when towing. They\u200c also highlighted the need for reliable charging networks, electric \u200dgrid stability, and resolution of material sourcing issues.<\/p>\n<p>Mickey Anderson, president and CEO of \u200cBaxter Auto Group,\u2063 which operates dealerships in the Midwest, expressed his concern, stating that dealerships have never experienced such a heavy-handed government \u2062intervention.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch: Car Dealerships Rally Against \u200bElectric \u200dVehicle Mandates<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DanaPerino?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DanaPerino<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BryanLlenas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BryanLlenas<\/a> report on \u2062car dealerships across the US calling on Biden to stop his \u200cadministration\u2019s electric vehicle mandates:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mr. President, it is time to tap the brakes on the unrealistic government electric \u2062vehicle mandate.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tqx3T5TsXc\">pic.twitter.com\/Tqx3T5TsXc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2063 Conservative War Machine (@WarMachineRR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WarMachineRR\/status\/1729542802671837582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, \u200b2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Overall, the auto dealerships \u2063are urging \u200cPresident Biden to reconsider the electric\u2062 vehicle mandate, emphasizing the need for more \u200dtime to address various challenges and allowing consumers to make their\u2062 own choices when it comes to selecting\u200b the\u200b right vehicle for their needs.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why do dealerships\u2064 believe that the current charging infrastructure is insufficient for widespread EV adoption?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sumers\u200d are hesitant \u200dto embrace EVs. First, \u200cthey noted\u200d that range anxiety \u200dremains a\u200c major concern, \u200das many potential buyers worry \u2064about the\u2062 limited\u2063 distance they can travel on a single \u2064charge. Additionally, the charging infrastructure is still not \u2064widespread enough \u2063to \u200cprovide convenient and accessible\u2064 charging \u200boptions\u200b for consumers. The dealerships emphasized that without a robust charging \u2062network, EVs will continue\u200b to be seen as impractical\u200c for many potential buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200c the \u2064dealerships highlighted the issue of affordability. While the price of EVs has decreased\u2063 in recent years, \u2062they are still more expensive \u200dthan \u2062traditional gasoline-powered\u2062 vehicles. The letter argued that the majority\u2063 of consumers\u200c are not willing or able to \u200dpay the premium price for an EV, especially considering the current economic uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063addition, the dealerships expressed concerns about the\u2063 lack of options in \u200dthe electric vehicle market. \u200dThey stated that \u2064while some customers may be \u200binterested in \u2062owning an EV, the \u200dcurrent offerings do not meet the\u2064 diverse needs and preferences of American consumers. There \u2062is a demand for a wider range of vehicle types, including \u200dSUVs,\u200d trucks, and luxury\u2063 vehicles, in the EV \u2064market.<\/p>\n<p>The dealerships also raised concerns about the pressure that the electric vehicle \u200bmandate puts on their \u2063businesses. They argued that\u200d forcing dealerships \u2064to sell\u2062 a certain percentage of EVs by a specific deadline could create an overly \u2062competitive market \u200band negatively impact their ability\u200b to meet consumer demand for other \u2064types of vehicles. This, in turn, could lead\u2064 to job losses \u2062and economic \u200chardships for\u200b auto \u2063dealers \u200dacross the country.<\/p>\n<p>The letter concluded\u2063 by urging President Biden to reconsider the electric vehicle mandate and work with auto dealers to find a more balanced and realistic approach to promoting EV adoption. The dealerships suggested that a gradual transition, with continued advancements in technology and infrastructure, would be more effective in encouraging consumers to embrace EVs voluntarily.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064response to the letter, the White \u2063House stated that it recognizes the concerns raised by auto dealers and is committed to working with \u200cthem to address these issues.\u2064 While President Biden has not indicated any immediate\u200d changes to the electric vehicle mandate, the administration\u200d is open to dialogue and collaboration\u200d with industry stakeholders to \u2063ensure a \u2063smooth transition to a more sustainable transportation sector.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, American auto dealers are\u200b urging President Biden to reconsider his electric\u2062 vehicle mandate, citing consumer hesitancy and practical challenges.\u2063 While the goal of increasing the adoption of EVs is commendable, \u2063it \u2062is important to address the concerns raised by dealerships and ensure a balanced and feasible approach to promoting electric\u200d vehicles. Collaboration between the\u2064 government and industry\u2062 stakeholders will be crucial in \u2063achieving \u200ba sustainable and successful transition \u2064to EVs in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of US auto dealers urge President Biden to abandon the electric vehicle mandate due to consumer reluctance. In a letter, the 3,700 dealerships, representing all major automakers, highlight various reasons hindering EV purchases. 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