Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, which allocated millions to combating climate change and other energy provisions while additionally establishing a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles. To qualify for the subsidy 40% of the critical minerals used in electric-vehicle batteries must be sourced in the U.S. EU and South Korean officials argues that the subsidies discriminated against their automotive, renewable-energy, battery and energy-intensive industries. Proponents argue that the tax credits will help combat climate change by encouraging consumers to purchase EVs and stop driving gas powered automobiles. Opponents argue that the tax credits will only hurt domestic battery and EV producers.
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See how support for each position on “EV Subsidies” has changed over time for 165 Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, but ensure all vehicles are taxed for road impact and emissions.
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No, this disproportionately benefits the wealthy few that can afford EVs
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Sort of, but it depends how much electricity they use
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Yes, but electrical vehicles should look toward ethical lithium usage
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No, just remove the taxes and tariffs that make them so expensive. On the proviso that the manufacturer and licensee have set up and or are directly involved in resource recycling of their product - cradle to cradle.
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Instead of directly subsiding taxpayers who buy electric vehicles, the government should invest in infrastructure that would make electric vehicles a more practical choice.
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