Jeff Bezos’ transition away from local weather alarmism continues!? !? WaPo Editorial Board pans Biden’s failed EV mandate – Notes that ‘red tape & union giveaways’ killed Biden’s EV desires, together with weak demand

WaPo Editorial Board pans Biden’s failed EV mandate

The WaPo editorial board notes that “red tape and union giveaways” killed Biden’s EV dreams, along with weak demand.

At the same time, US car companies are struggling after going all in on Biden’s plans. pic.twitter.com/mET0qRUxhh

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The commission practically admitted this as it detailed plans to soften its 2030 emission targets for vans, for which “the electric vehicle uptake has been structurally more difficult.” Indeed, there is little demand for electric vans, and governments cannot change that by fiat.

Ford’s parallel experience with electric vehicles is instructive. The company invested heavily in building an electric truck back when European governments were all-in on electrification and Joe Biden’s administration backed up overly ambitious emissions goals with expanded tax credits.