To the editor: If the authors actually care about shopper prices, worth volatility and the setting, as an alternative of suggesting methods to make oil imports simpler, they might have pointed to a quiet (pun meant) revolution overtaking the electrical car market (“Oil industry’s wish list is not the way to help Californians,” April 21).
Used EV gross sales hit a record high in March and inexpensive used EVs proceed to return off lease and flood the market. That is particularly essential for these harm essentially the most by excessive fuel costs and air pollution, i.e., low-income customers. In addition to affordability at dealerships, EVs can cut the cost of driving in half — and aren’t susceptible to the following conflict or oil spike.
The authors may have additionally written concerning the pressing must combat Assembly Bill 2748, which might waive necessities that builders of recent inexpensive multifamily buildings guarantee residents have entry to EV charging at house. Local weather activists are calling the present requirement one of the vital equitable EV-charging insurance policies within the nation and longtime EV advocates have been working to advance it for years.
Clear transportation and renewable power signify our future, one which’s equitable, inexpensive and livable. Dump the pump now.
Ned Sloane, Venice
