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Ban cars in cities instead. That makes much more sense and would be fairer too. This EV bullshit is yet another regressive tax on poor people. I am no longer poor, but I have sympathy for all the people who have to live paycheck to paycheck, getting hit with this nonsense.

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They don't want peasants to have mobility. Hell, we couldn't possibly produce enough EVs (nor provide the power to charge so many) for most middle-class folks to own a car if ICEs are banned.

That is extremely shortsighted as there are many people with various needs and disabilities who cannot get along normally without car.

I mean, here in Germany, public transport in cities is good enough that even as a wheel chair user, it's easier to use the tram than to have your own car outfitted. But no worries, if you have a P plate, then fine get an exception. Not a big issue.

Thanks, your comment proves this shortsightedness.

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