Struja
“Frost”
If the goal of any legislation has a specific purpose, you shouldn't lose focus of the goal because of issues like class warfare.
So, for example in the rebate debate... the goal of the legislation was to "increase EV ownership".
Now, I am not going to debate the effectiveness of the program because that is an entirely different debate, but if we are REALLY serious about lowering automotive emissions, then issues of wealth and earnings should not come into the equation.
As I see it now, the way our political parties are structured, there will be no real appetite in this province to further incentivize EV purchasing.
Many Conservatives don't believe climate change is real, therefor the need to EV's is overstated. They also buy into the myth that EV's are only slightly better than ICE cars for overall environmental impact.
NDP and Libs can't be seen as doing anything for anyone that is perceived as anything more than middle class. So, giving green incentives to the "wealthy" is bad, environment be damned. I was contemplating sending Mike Schreiner an email on the subject and see what he says.
As much as some may not like it... I REFUSED to buy my Tesla when the rebate went from $8,500 to $3,000. I waited until it came to $14k and I bought mine immediately. As much as some on the left would love to say I am in the top 1%, I am not. I wanted a green car that could practically fulfill the needs of my job and my family. For our family (at least) ,the rebate worked exactly as intended.
So, for example in the rebate debate... the goal of the legislation was to "increase EV ownership".
Now, I am not going to debate the effectiveness of the program because that is an entirely different debate, but if we are REALLY serious about lowering automotive emissions, then issues of wealth and earnings should not come into the equation.
As I see it now, the way our political parties are structured, there will be no real appetite in this province to further incentivize EV purchasing.
Many Conservatives don't believe climate change is real, therefor the need to EV's is overstated. They also buy into the myth that EV's are only slightly better than ICE cars for overall environmental impact.
NDP and Libs can't be seen as doing anything for anyone that is perceived as anything more than middle class. So, giving green incentives to the "wealthy" is bad, environment be damned. I was contemplating sending Mike Schreiner an email on the subject and see what he says.
As much as some may not like it... I REFUSED to buy my Tesla when the rebate went from $8,500 to $3,000. I waited until it came to $14k and I bought mine immediately. As much as some on the left would love to say I am in the top 1%, I am not. I wanted a green car that could practically fulfill the needs of my job and my family. For our family (at least) ,the rebate worked exactly as intended.
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