Electric Cars - Pros and Cons, Part 2

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Energy Switch

Switch Energy Alliance

37 episodes

1 month ago

Energy and climate are intertwined, two of the most important topics in the world today. Yet listeners know very little about them. This podcast aims to change that. Energy Switch brings together two renowned experts from government, NGOs, academia, and industry, with differing perspectives on important energy and climate topics.These lively discussions are moderated by renowned energy scientist and communicator Dr. Scott Tinker. The podcast is produced, written, and directed by Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Harry Lynch.

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Electric Cars - Pros and Cons, Part 2

Energy Switch

25 minutes

10 months ago

Electric Cars - Pros and Cons, Part 2

Continuing the discussion from Part 1, this episode further explores the complexities surrounding electric vehicles (EVs). Dr. Beia Spiller, Director of the Transportation Program at Resources for the Future, and Dr. David Rapson, Economic Policy Advisor for the Federal Reserve and Professor of Economics at UC Davis, delve into the effects of subsidies and mandates. While subsidies have boosted EV popularity, they predominantly benefit wealthier individuals, possibly leading to unintended consequences. The conversation also covers the need for more affordable EVs, even at the expense of lower range, to enhance accessibility for a broader audience.