US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his plan to support the production of electric vehicles worth $ 174 billion, which provides for government subsidies for new battery companies.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – May 19, 2021 – Technology
Biden wants to increase the production of electric vehicles in the United States at public expense. At the same time, it eliminates the possibility of introducing benefits in order to stimulate the purchase of expensive luxury electric cars.
Biden’s remarks came during a visit to a Ford plant in Michigan.
During his speech, Biden said that the future of electric cars and “no gate”.
In Michigan, Biden also got behind the wheel of a new electric car from Ford, the F-150, and made a circle. The US President noted the speed of the car and answered in the affirmative to media questions whether he would buy such a car.
At the wheel of the car, Biden refused to accept questions from journalists about Israel.
“No, you can’t,” the journalists quoted the US president as saying, “unless you fart this car when I pick up speed.” I’m just kidding. “
“It is a great honor for our entire team that President Biden drove our new F150 Lightning electric pickup in Dearborn and met with our team! I think he liked it, as did America – cars, and pickups number one. Tomorrow night, Ford will present its new 100% American innovation to the world! ”Said Ford CEO Jim Farley on the occasion of the US President’s visit.
He also said on Tuesday that he “can’t wait” to be able to get behind the wheel of an electric Corvette sports car capable of 210 miles per hour.
Some observers note that at one time, then-US President Donald Trump was criticized for his admiration for trucks.
Biden’s plan provides for cost-sharing subsidies to support the production of new high-capacity batteries in the United States, according to a press release.
The plan also supports grants to re-equip previously closed plants “for the production of modern cars and spare parts.”
The President of the United States supports the introduction of new tax incentives for medium and large vehicles with zero emissions. The administration estimates it will cost $ 10 billion.
Biden also wants $ 15 billion to build 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2030, including in apartment buildings and public parking lots and $ 45 billion to electrify a significant number of school and intercity buses. He also wants to fund an increase in the number of electric vehicles in the federal fleet, including the Postal Service.
“People, the rest of the world is moving fast, and we need to do more,” the US president tweeted on Tuesday.
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Source: Ukrgate