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Energy is the driving force behind the American Dream, which is why it feels so far away right now.
America has been a leader in energy production for generations, and through our momentum we dreamed big and built an auto industry that shocked the world. America’s motorized ingenuity never stopped, and it was because of American energy.
Today, we live in a country that demonizes the same energy that got us here, mandating energy restrictions and requiring so-called “clean energy” that falls far short of its original goals. Accepting society.
President Biden’s plan to make 50% of all cars electric by 2030 was an all-out attack on automakers, as all of their best-selling vehicles are gasoline-powered. (Anna Moneymaker/Pool/Getty Images | Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
This has led to the dramatic and tragic reality of big government putting a hammer down on the private sector, especially in the auto industry.
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The recent UAW strikes against major automakers will have a lasting impact on our national economy, but the hidden truth is that they are rooted in flawed energy policies that leave it up to consumers and union members to deal with them. There is. The president and Democrats will deny this reality, but the facts don’t lie.
In 2021, President Biden Overview The plan is for 50% of all vehicles to be EVs by 2030. This was an all-out attack on automakers, since all of their best-selling vehicles are gasoline-powered.
The Ford F150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram pickup are not only popular gasoline-powered vehicles, but they are also three of the most purchased cars in the country. Mandating it would essentially be telling automakers that the nation’s best-sellers need to be EVs, which would be a death sentence for their business.
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As we saw with Ford last year, the company lost more than $4 billion in revenue to EVs. The losses are passed on to the workers. Because they still have to follow Biden’s ridiculous plan regardless of the impact on their bottom line. That means less income, less production, and fewer workers. It’s not that difficult to calculate.
Making matters worse for auto workers and automakers, Biden’s push for EVs increases dependence on China. Selling out the Green New Deal appears to involve closing down Chinese Communist Party battery and American manufacturing plants. It may sound like an exaggeration, but again, facts don’t lie.
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90% of the supply chain for EV batteries relies on China, and 75% of the critical minerals (lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt, graphite) needed to manufacture EV batteries are controlled by China. There is. When it comes to global battery cell production, China claims to control 76%.
Looking to the future doesn’t make things better. The U.S. has just 7% of the world’s battery production capacity, and projections for the next few years show little sign of growth. Meanwhile, it is estimated that by 2032, China will control 67% of all battery cell manufacturing.
These markers are more than a nuisance. They exhibit a pattern of underproduction and overdependence. But for some reason, the Biden administration refuses to see what it sees.
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Instead, they promoted a false Green New Deal for America’s energy independence, resulting in a precipitous decline in the American economy. This is especially true for automakers, and the UAW strike provided clear evidence.
But beyond that, on a much larger scale, we are witnessing an all-out war on US energy that will be difficult, if not impossible, to reverse if we do not act soon. .
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