Speak Up: ZEV regulations draw mixed reactions from Delaware lawmakers
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Delaware’s proposed zero-emission vehicle regulations became a heavily debated topic among lawmakers during the first leg of the 152nd General Assembly. And, with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s recent decision to adopt the regulations — with an 82% requirement for the delivery of new vehicles in model year 2032 and increasing requirements until then — the conversation has continued.
I hate it. I may not vote Democratic next year. The market should set the type of vehicle sales. Hybrid is the way to go. Kill electric vehicle mandates! — Gregory P. Oliver
Absolutely ridiculous. Expensive. Parts from China. Doesn’t help the environment. Disposal of batteries is bad for the environment. No charging stations. Expensive to put charging in house. Unable to put charging in apartments. Imperfect cars, with some catching on fire that is impossible to extinguish. Nobody wants the car except those that are new-car fanatics. Terrible idea. — Sandra Sowers
I think we need to look at the cost associated with the regulations. The installation of charging stations for homeowners and businesses, and the impact on our electric providers to support the increase in the use of electricity. The cost of maintaining electric cars is extremely high, and the cost is passed on to the taxpayers. I agree in cutting pollution, but I think we need to look at additional options to reach that goal. — Patricia Carmine
I think the zero-emission legislation is important. This is critical to our future, and it doesn’t force anyone to give up what they already have. By requiring auto manufacturers to provide more electric vehicles, it will bring the price of those vehicles down, so they are more affordable to everyone. Imagine a world with no stinky vehicle exhaust coming from the car/truck ahead of you! — Ruth Ashby
