EVs have a place, but the obstacles are huge

TO THE EDITOR:

The EPA rush to force the public to accept and purchase electric vehicles is in full swing with their latest proposed regulations requiring unrealistic standards for internal combustion engine vehicles (“EPA proposes its strictest-ever vehicle emissions limits for 2027-32,” autonews.com, April 12).

In a classic “damn the torpedoes” approach, the green ilk is attempting to force consumers to act in the manner they prescribe is correct.

EVs will indeed be part of the personal transportation mix but not the overwhelming choice of consumers.

We cannot ignore the immense obstacles to mass EV adoption: cost; mineral acquisition and the resulting environmental damage; electricity supply and sufficient charging station locations; and the loss of jobs and damage to the economy.

The low cost to operate EVs vs. internal combustion vehicles is often cited as a positive. Does anyone believe that the cost of electricity will not soar if demand becomes what mass EV adoption would require?

The manufacturers, suppliers and consumers need to stand up and demand common sense to reduce greenhouse emissions and not succumb to unrealistic demands of environmental zealots.

MARK PORCARO, Automotive instructor, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, Pa.