Should people switch to electric cars for the environment?

There are better forms of transport that don’t use power

Question: Should people switch to electric cars for the environment?
Position‹2 of 2: No, people should not switch to electric cars
Argument‹2 of 2: There are better forms of transport that don’t use power

When people think of transportation, they automatically think of a car. But a car isn’t the only way to get around.

The argument

There are better transportation options than a car. Bicycles and walking don’t produce any harmful fumes, and they’re good exercise. Instead of investing money in electric cars, it would be better to encourage other modes of transportation that would be better for human and environmental health.

Premises

[P1]Bicycles and walking produce no harmful emissions and provide health benefits through exercise. [P2] Resources spent promoting electric cars could instead be directed toward these healthier, cleaner alternatives. [C] Therefore, people should not switch to electric cars but should adopt better non-powered modes of transport instead.

Counter-arguments

It would be ignorant to believe everyone could afford to not use a car in their daily life. Cars are used to make traveling long distances easier, like getting to work or school. If someone needed to go to the hospital, they would not benefit from riding a bike or walking.

Rejecting the premises

[Rejecting P3] Some people need cars to travel long distances as well as get to the hospital. Not having cars would make people’s lives harder.