I agree with letter author Ann Truax’s name to deal with local weather change and transfer away from fossil fuels (“Can we reclaim our summers?”). Probably the most vital supply of greenhouse fuel emissions comes from the transportation sector, so authorities in any respect ranges ought to be doing every little thing that it will probably to encourage electrical car adoption. That’s the reason I’m involved that, included in Congress’ reconciliation bundle, is an extremely slender enhance within the federal electrical car tax credit score that would apply only to union-built cars. Solely 5 union-built vehicles – out of 55 electrical automobiles in the marketplace – would qualify for this tax credit score. A few of the hottest fashions such because the Tesla Mannequin three or Nissan Leaf, wouldn’t be eligible. Consultants agree that tax incentives are vital for electrical car adoption to make the worth factors corresponding to fuel vehicles.
As a brand new and proud electrical car proprietor, I can attest to the crucial position tax credit play in serving to facilitate the swap. Automobile shopping for is a private selection, and lots of Individuals might be extra open to electrical automobiles the extra selections they’ve. If there are 55 choices versus 5, you’re going to get extra car house owners to make the swap. The tax credit score ought to have one objective: getting extra inexperienced vehicles on the street to assist reduce our nation’s carbon emissions. If we’re critical about addressing our use of fossil fuels, Congress ought to rework this proposal to use to all qualifying electrical automobiles.
Sarah Wilson, Eugene
