Electric vehicle owners losing fight against climate change

Car owners in California are finding themselves between a rock and a hot place thanks to "the fight against climate change.” 

Last week, the California Air Resources Board voted to ban all fuel-powered cars by 2035 to fight climate change, beginning with a mandate that 35% of vehicles must produce zero carbon emissions by 2026. By 2030, that number rises to 68%, and by 2030 no vehicle will be permitted to emit carbon. 

At the same time, the California Independent System Operator will be asking Californians who own electric vehicles to refrain from charging them to conserve electricity needed to deal with an expected heat wave - or what mainstream media are calling “human-caused climate change.” 

“The power grid operator expects to call on Californians for voluntary energy conservation via Flex alerts over the long weekend,” reports the American Public Power Association. “During a Flex Alert, consumers are urged to reduce energy use from 4-9 p.m. when the system is most stressed because demand for electricity remains high and there is less solar energy available. The top three conservation actions are to set thermostats to 78 degrees (F) or higher, avoid using large appliances and charging electric vehicles, and turn off unnecessary lights.” 

“Today, most people charge their electric cars when they come home in the evening — when electricity demand is typically at its peak,” according to researchers at Cornell University’s College of Engineering, as reported by the Daily Wire. “If left unmanaged, the power demanded from many electric vehicles charging simultaneously in the evening will amplify existing peak loads, potentially outstripping the grid’s current capacity to meet demand.” 

Owning electric vehicles (EV) is proving to be easier said than done as the Biden administration attempts to force Americans to purchase electric cars. 

A Florida man found out the hard way last week when he received a quote to replace the battery in his Chevrolet Volt for $29,842.15. According to Truth Press, the dealership confirmed the estimate and said the price was due to the battery being hard to obtain and the car’s dated technology. The estimate raises questions about how often EVs will need to be updated, and at what cost. 

In addition, EV prices appear to be rising to meet Joe Biden’s $7,500 tax credit for EV owners – a tax credit for which few, if any, will qualify.