We're lacking many needed answers on EVs

I have been thinking about the trend toward having all cars electric by a certain time frame. California has proposed 2035. Does everyone, including politicians understand the consequences of this action? Do we know all of the details about the consequences of going all electric? There are higher costs (some hidden) that EVs would impose on individuals, families and businesses.

The Paris Climate Agreement estimates that there will be a 30-fold increase in demand for minerals used in EV batteries. Are we ready to rely on global markets for mining and refining of minerals needed for manufacturing batteries?

If we switch to rely on global markets for mining and refining of minerals, we will be energy dependent on other countries. We now are energy independent with fossil fuels.

The International Energy Agency indicates that EVs use six times more minerals than a conventional automobile. The refining for these minerals is concentrated in China.

Some questions to ask: How many people will be able to afford an EV, even with rebates? What is the cost of a replacement battery? Where are we going to get the electricity to hook up all of the thousands of charging stations needed if we do away with mining fossil fuels? How are we going to dispose of these used batteries? What about the time to recharge the battery? How about the possible isolation of charging stations, will they be secure? Traveling in cold weather in the winter, will it be safe on an expressway when a battery runs out of "juice?"

I hear we should make this transition, but I do not hear any answers to these questions/issues. They need answers

The big question is are we rushing into this change without fully understanding the cost and consequences of going all EVs?

Roger Scott

Libertyville