The Biden administration, along with politicians like Gavin Newsom, is pushing for increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). However, a recent survey indicates a significant number of current EV owners are not interested in purchasing another one. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg refuted claims by Rep. Scott Perry that there is a mandate to buy EVs, stating consumers can still choose gas cars if they prefer. Buttigieg also countered Perry's assertion that interest in EVs is declining, noting that EV sales are actually increasing. Despite billions spent on EV infrastructure, 46% of Americans who buy EVs reportedly wish to switch back to gas cars. Interest in buying an EV has dropped from 38% in 2023 to 29% today. Buttigieg highlighted that EV engines are 90% efficient compared to the best internal combustion engines at 40%. The debate highlights differing views on the future of EVs and the role of government in influencing consumer choices.
Westerman: “I think you need to go back and look at physics a little bit.” Buttigieg: “Okay, the physics, congressman, are that an EV engine is 90% efficient, where even the best ICE [internal combustion engine] engines are lucky to get to 40%.” https://t.co/07muTCTLz9
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The Biden administration has spent billions of dollars on electric vehicle infrastructure, but 46% of Americans who buy EVs still want to switch back to gas cars. Let the free market decide what cars Americans buy. https://t.co/pyCN8Y1iV5
'Factually Incorrect': Buttigieg Clashes with House Republican Slamming His 'Dictatorial' Electric Vehicle 'Mandate' https://t.co/2x6t7BSJp1
Electric exchange between @SecretaryPete and @RepScottPerry: "Given time is limited, I will confine myself to addressing the factually incorrect portions of what you have said, beginning with the assertion that EV sales are going down. They are in fact going up..." https://t.co/8FDsEQY3JN
Contrary to what Secretary Buttigieg WANTS you to believe, the facts don't lie. 🧵 1. Interest in buying an electric vehicle is lower than it was a year ago. Today, 29% of Americans say they would consider an EV for their next purchase, down from 38% in 2023.…
NEW: The used EV market is collapsing across the country for good reason: no one wants to drive EVs and the people who purchased them regret their decision. And yet Democrats are still pushing us into a future no one wants and one we’re not ready for. https://t.co/mPbKXUvOBO
Pete Buttigieg lists ways he says Rep. Scott Perry is wrong about EVs, including Perry's suggestion there's a mandate to buy EVs: “There is no mandate. You can purchase a gas car if you want to pay gas prices at the pump, but if you don't, you can purchase an EV with our help.” https://t.co/W48GT9SsL8
The Biden administration, Gavin Newsom and a host of other politicians are trying to force consumers to buy electric cars - except a new survey shows that huge numbers of EV owners have no interest in buying another one https://t.co/yiQzOllDCt