The European Parliament’s decision to ban all new cars with an internal combustion engine from 2035 increases the temperament. In addition, manufacturers should only place on the market vehicles that do not emit greenhouse gases. However, this decision has not yet been finalized, and various negotiations still need to take place with the affected EU countries.
“Why does everything always have to be banned?”
The reader Ernst Meier does not mind the problem itself, but the implementation. “Why more and more bans? Instead, the EU could promote electric cars through various means. EU politicians seem to think they can save the world alone, without the cooperation of other continents. ”
Kiril Ivancev is also skeptical about the ban. “If the technology is useful, inexpensive, and makes sense, the customer will buy it himself. Coercion is always an emergency, not a permanent solution.
Ursula Ipting is of the opinion that this decision is not a sustainable solution: “The way the components are sourced for these batteries is completely ignored.” Huge amounts of drinking water, damaged landscapes and the child labor needed to transport the batteries are unacceptable to them. He also notices the logistic problem of old batteries: “Where to put away used batteries? It is a mystery to me why nobody is investing in hydrogen. ‘
Infrastructure is the biggest challenge
Peter Rösler is particularly offended by one word: “What does emission-free mean? Even electric motors are not emission-free. The EU would do well to first weigh all the consequences and gradually set targets that can be achieved without destroying entire industries. “
Ruedi Voser also sees the greatest challenge in infrastructure. “Politicians should better take care of sufficient electricity and sufficient infrastructure and at an affordable price.” However, he sees responsibility not only on the side of politicians but also car dealers. “This also applies to car makers who should offer vehicles at a reasonable price without the exorbitant amounts that is the case today. If so, consumers will automatically switch to electric vehicles. “
“Economically right decision”
But there are also those in the Blick community who not only see the evil in the ban. One of them is Pius Winteler: “The right decision from an economic point of view! At current gas prices, charging an electric vehicle costs half as much as gas. ‘ It doubles: “By 2035, there will also be low-cost electric cars for low-income people.” Another argument for him is that these cars are powered by Swiss electricity and not by oil from crisis countries.
David Barbo is also not dissatisfied with this decision. “When more electric cars finally come out, there will be less noise and less emissions. This is good for cities and agglomerations. ”
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