{"id":2167971,"date":"2024-02-05T10:11:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-show-7-states-oppose-electric-vehicle-mandates\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T10:15:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:15:53","slug":"poll-show-7-states-oppose-electric-vehicle-mandates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-show-7-states-oppose-electric-vehicle-mandates\/","title":{"rendered":"Polls reveal opposition to electric vehicle mandates in 7 states"},"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\">20<\/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%2Fpoll-show-7-states-oppose-electric-vehicle-mandates%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=2167971&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>Seven States Oppose Gas Car Bans, \u2064Polling Shows<\/h2>\n<p>A recent \u2063poll conducted by the American \u2063Fuel &#038; Petrochemical Manufacturers, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/debunking-the-biggest-lies-from-the-chinese-communist-party-during-alaska-talks\/\" title=\"Debunking The Biggest Lies From The Chinese Communist Party During Alaska Talks\">leading trade association<\/a>\u200c of fuel, reveals that seven states are against the idea of banning gas cars.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bpoll \u200dfocused on the presidential and senate battleground states of Arizona, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. It found that a majority of registered\u2062 and likely general election voters in these states oppose government efforts to ban new gas cars and enforce electric \u2064vehicle mandates.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Findings:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Arizona: 61% oppose, 16%\u2064 support<\/li>\n<li>Michigan: 87% oppose, 8% support<\/li>\n<li>Montana:\u200d 74% oppose, 9% support<\/li>\n<li>Nevada: 61% oppose, 14% support<\/li>\n<li>Ohio: 66% oppose, 11% support<\/li>\n<li>Pennsylvania: 57% oppose, 32% \u200bsupport<\/li>\n<li>Wisconsin:\u2062 64% oppose, 32% support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The national polling\u200d data reveals that 60% of likely 2024 general election voters are against the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal, which aims to make nearly 70% of new cars\u2062 sold in the United States electric instead \u2064of gas-powered. Among Independents, the opposition stands at 61%, while among Republicans, it is as high as 87%.<\/p>\n<p>In Michigan, even among those who\u2062 identify as &#8220;strong democrats,&#8221; \u200bnearly 71% oppose gas car bans. The opposition \u200bis also significant among &#8220;lean \u200bdemocrats&#8221; (82.5%) \u200band Independents (91.3%).<\/p>\n<p>President\u200b Joe Biden has\u200b set\u2064 a target of achieving 50% electric \u200cvehicle sales by 2030. However,\u200d Michigan\u200d is currently \u200dfalling \u200bbehind\u2063 its\u2063 goal\u200c of reaching 2 million electric\u200b vehicles by 2030, with a deficit of 1.9 million\u200b vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>There \u200bare several factors contributing to the\u200b resistance towards electric vehicles. Range anxiety, sparse charging networks, and higher upfront costs have deterred many consumers\u200c from embracing EVs. \u200cThe\u200d transition to electric vehicles has also \u200dresulted in job losses, such \u2062as the layoffs\u200b of over 1,300 workers by General Motors.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan&#8217;s \u2062efforts to promote electric vehicles have faced setbacks as well. A Ford Motor Co. site in Marshall, Michigan, which \u2062was set to receive substantial subsidies, \u200dhad to cut 800 jobs due to weak demand for \u2064EVs.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers have raised concerns \u200babout the supply \u2064chain of the Marshall plant, alleging that four companies associated with it have ties to entities involved in\u2062 human rights abuses \u2062and national security \u200dconcerns.<\/p>\n<p>In response\u2062 to the challenges, \u2064Michigan Governor\u2064 Gretchen Whitmer proposed\u2064 a $25\u2064 million \u2063program that offers incentives of $2,000 for \u2062purchasing\u2064 an electric vehicle, with an\u2064 additional $500 for union-made vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents of electric vehicles argue that transitioning to EVs\u2064 will reduce pollution, save costs\u2064 in the long run by minimizing \u200doil changes and maintenance, and decrease reliance on fossil\u2064 fuels.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Whitmer expressed her support for\u200d the transition to electric vehicles, highlighting the importance of Michigan&#8217;s auto manufacturing industry in this shift.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the opposition\u200d to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-asks-residents-to-avoid-charging-electric-vehicles-due-to-blackout-risk-days-after-unveiling-new-gas-car-ban\/\" title=\"California Asks Residents To Avoid Charging Electric Vehicles Due To Blackout Risk Days After Unveiling New Gas Car Ban\">gas car ban<\/a>\u2064 in these states\u200d reflect concerns about the potential \u200beconomic impact on\u200c industries like oil refineries and \u2064petrochemical plants?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Lectric by 2030. The opposition to\u2062 the gas car ban reflects concerns among these \u2064states&#8217; residents about the feasibility and economic impact of such a \u2064mandate.<\/p>\n<p>The poll \u2064results highlight significant opposition to government efforts to ban gas cars and enforce electric vehicle (EV) mandates in these seven states. In Arizona, 61% of respondents oppose\u2064 the ban, while only 16% \u2064support it. Michigan has the highest opposition,\u2063 with a staggering \u200d87% against the ban and \u2064only \u200b8% in support. Montana\u2062 follows\u2064 closely, \u2062with 74% \u2062opposing the ban.\u200c Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and\u200d Wisconsin also show a\u2064 majority opposing the ban, with percentages ranging from 57% to 66%.<\/p>\n<p>These findings raise questions about the practicality and efficiency of the current\u200c U.S. Environmental Protection Agency \u200d(EPA) proposal\u2064 to electrify nearly 70% of new cars sold in \u200cthe United States \u200bby\u200c 2030. The proposal\u200c aims to\u200c address\u200d climate change\u2064 and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> by promoting the\u2064 adoption of electric\u200d vehicles. However, the opposition from\u2064 these states suggests that\u200c there are\u2062 valid\u2064 concerns that need to be addressed.<\/p>\n<p>One of the primary\u200b concerns expressed by \u2064respondents is the feasibility of\u200c implementing such a ban \u200cin\u200b a\u200d relatively\u2062 short period of time. Transitioning the majority of vehicles \u200bon American roads from\u200d gas-powered to electric within\u200d less\u200d than a \u200cdecade poses enormous challenges. \u200cIt \u2064would require \u200bsignificant infrastructure upgrades, including the availability of charging stations \u200bacross\u2062 the country. Critics argue that the \u2064existing charging infrastructure is\u200b insufficient\u200d to support a\u200c large-scale transition to electric vehicles and would require substantial investments.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the economic impact\u200c of such a ban is also a significant concern. \u200bThe \u200dpoll \u2063results indicate\u200d that residents in these states\u200d worry about\u2064 the potential job losses in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-climate-agenda-wont-replace-jobs-it-seeks-to-kill-separate-ap-wapo-fact-checks-suggest\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Climate Agenda Won\u2019t Replace Jobs It Seeks To Kill, Separate AP, WaPo Fact-Checks Suggest\">fossil fuel industry<\/a>, including oil refineries and petrochemical \u200cplants. Many communities\u2062 in these states heavily rely on these industries\u200c for employment and economic stability. The sudden shift \u2063to electric vehicles could result in job losses and \u2062negatively \u200baffect the local economies.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d opposition \u2062to\u200c the gas car ban does not necessarily mean that these states are against \u200bclimate action or clean energy initiatives. It reflects concerns about the practicality and potential\u2062 negative\u200b consequences of implementing such\u2063 a ban\u200c without proper planning \u200dand adequate infrastructure. It is essential to strike\u200c a balance between environmental goals and economic considerations to ensure \u200da smooth and sustainable transition to \u200dcleaner transportation.<\/p>\n<p>These poll results have important implications for policymakers and policymakers at \u200dboth the state and\u2062 federal \u200clevels. It\u2064 is crucial to consider the concerns and perspectives of \u200dcitizens \u2062when formulating and\u200c implementing policies related \u2062to electric\u2063 vehicles and climate change. Engaging in constructive dialogue \u200bwith stakeholders and addressing these concerns can help foster \u200bsupport for sustainable solutions that align with\u2064 both\u2063 environmental and economic objectives.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent \u200dpoll conducted by\u200b the American\u200b Fuel \u200c&#038;\u200d Petrochemical\u200c Manufacturers reveals significant opposition to the \u200bidea of banning gas cars \u2064in seven key battleground states. The opposition reflects concerns \u2063about the feasibility\u200c and potential \u2063economic impact of such a \u200bban. Policymakers should carefully consider these concerns and strive \u200bto\u200d find a balance between environmental goals and economic considerations to ensure a smooth transition to cleaner transportation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gasoline-powered cars<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2167972,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ab729585dd257e207559cf182f77da23.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2167971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ab729585dd257e207559cf182f77da23.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2167971"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167971\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2167972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2167971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2167971"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2167971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}