Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Will the future of transportation be electric?
Position‹3 of 3

Electric mobility will not occur on a large scale

This position holds that electric mobility will not happen on a large scale. It argues that several factors will limit the spread of electric cars — the environmental costs of producing them, a shortage of the electrical resources and infrastructure required, and the economic expense involved.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Environmental considerations of electric cars
    The production of cars and mostly batteries can have a considerable environmental impact
  2. Lack of enough electrical resources
    We can't produce enough electricity for electric transportation to become the new normal.
  3. Economic cost of electric transport
    The costs of electric car production and network will play a role