@ISIDEWITHQuestionstransportation9mos ago

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Electric and hybrid vehicles use electricity and a combination of electricity and fuel, respectively, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease emissions. Proponents argue that it significantly cuts pollution and advances the transition to renewable energy sources. Opponents argue that it increases vehicle costs, limits consumer choice, and may strain the electric grid.

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Response rates from 5 Belgian voters.

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Yes
40%
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60%
Yes
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Yes, and require all emission based machinery to transition to clean energy
40%
No, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them
0%
Yes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles
0%
No, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials
0%
No, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market
0%
No, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions

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