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gh0stwriter88 t1_j4tfhh1 wrote

Reply to comment by SilverNicktail in Toyota to Convert Older Cars to Eco-Friendly Models to Curb Emissions by renome

I have no problem with EVs .... But ICEs aren't going anywhere we are just going to fuel them with biofuels aka natural carbon capture.

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senorali t1_j4ub2zg wrote

You should probably let France and California know, since they are either banning or restricting ICE by 2035.

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voidsrus t1_j4w2l4m wrote

the politicians of today picked "by 2035" because that's long enough to be the politicians of tomorrow's problem

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senorali t1_j4wennj wrote

They picked 2035 based on the advice of climate scientists. Biden's proposal of 2050 is way too late. 2035 is achievable.

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Shawnj2 t1_j5vl843 wrote

*automakers

Car companies as is are mostly fine with a 2035 deadline because most of them are going to phase out ICE by then anyways

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gh0stwriter88 t1_j4x783n wrote

Never would be ideal...let the market be free. Require carbon neutral fuel eventually but otherwise it's overstepping governments power.

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antiduh t1_j4tx5l0 wrote

Oh OK. What do you do when your country does not permit the sale of an ICE car?

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