An EV cash for clunkers program would be expensive, difficult, and as we show in a forthcoming paper, required if you want to decarbonize the vehicle fleet in the next 20 years. So, let’s go.
When I give presentations about EVs, I show that even w/ a zero carbon grid, there are social externalities of driving. Need to get those to zero, center equity & justice, & expand mobility & access. Still need 50-200+ million EVs to meet climate targets https://twitter.com/costasamaras/status/1279129647930683392?s=21 https://twitter.com/CostaSamaras/status/1279129647930683392
Advocate for safe, equitable, just, & zero-carbon streets & expanded mobility & acess where you live. Many public meetings are now online & accept public comments. Tell your reps what’s important to you. For anyone interested, here’s some of our other work https://www.costasamaras.com/autonomous-vehicles
Future of Transportation Automation and Energy — Costa Samaras

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