Pj - the volt still sucks & it has taken 12 years to get to this point. What makes you think we can make this radical transformation in 12 more years, when we still don't have the technology, raw materials, charging infrastructure, & electrical capacity. Toyota said it isn't happening. Nobody knows how much additional electricity will be needed & there are no plans to build new plants. California recently had to tell people not to charge their cars because they didn't have enough electricity. California is the same state that has taken 15 years & $100b to build a train track of less than 200 miles & it may take another 10 years to complete.
There is a shortage of lithium & it takes 10 years to bring mines online (not counting legal challenges).
From CGTN
For the EU to meet its 2030 target it will need 18 times more lithium – and to meet the 2050 objective it will require 60 times more. As things stand there is a lack of lithium and the solution is for the market to become more profitable for the mining companies. There is no shortage of lithium in the world, but currently not enough is being mined because it is a time-consuming process and current prices are low.
Mining can lead to deforestation, air pollution, water contamination and noise. An example is Covas de Barroso in Portugal where the surrounding mountains have some of the biggest deposits of lithium in Western Europe. Some local people are against more mining as they fear it will lead to pollution and an end to their way of life
From pj
Regardless, you can support a government that is gearing up, partnering, and investing in this transition
So pj, when was the last time did countries mandating economic goals through legislation work? Ask Russia/China how their 5 year plans worked.
California is the same state that has taken 15 years to build a train line of 200 miles at a cost of $100b+ & there are still 10 years to go
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The best way is to let the free market economy dicate it, rather than relying on magic.
