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Originally Posted by docwra
Definitely not me typing "its" rather than "they" in my post 
Ive edited now, apologies.
What youve written is accurate IMO. While there is a big push to get people into EVs, even if tech and infrastructure have improved 1000% theres no way ICE cars are going to magically disappear in 2035 like some suggest. People have a choice now and will have a choice then.
What I dont agree with is encouraging cleaner technology by phasing legislation against older tech is wrong.
If by 2035 100% of EV power is clean and cars charge in 5 minutes its no different from mandating catalytic converters or the Euro 6 requirement we have here these days (you guys are going to love that one when it reaches the US  )
Most of Europe has restrictions on the age of cars that can be driven in major cities, a lot of places have cheaper parking for EVs and higher fees for bigger vehicles.
Same question applies to 2035: is this a sensible move to protect public health or an infringement on civil liberties? |
Literally nobody is saying ICE's will disappear in 2035. Some states may choose to not allow new ICV's to be sold new, except for the existing carve outs for basically everything other than passenger vehicles and some light duty trucks.
I also don't consider anyone from the UK to be an expert on Freedom, but hey, while you're at it, can you identify in the US constitution where anyone is guaranteed the right to purchase a new ICE vehicle?