Electric Vehicles Become Political Football as Biden Pushes Adoption and Trump Raises Job Fears
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EVs have become a political flashpoint, with Biden pushing for adoption and Trump promising restrictions to protect auto workers.
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Experts say rapid transition from gas vehicles is needed to meet climate goals, but critics complain EVs are expensive and charging infrastructure is limited.
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Transportation sector is largest producer of emissions, so EVs help fight climate change. But some see caring for the planet as a partisan issue.
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EV critics argue transition threatens auto manufacturing jobs, while supporters say it will boost American competitiveness.
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Despite politicization, some drivers view EVs as an economic choice, while others see it as a way to reduce pollution.