Should the US government phase out subsidies to electric cars in?
No, it should do both and more. Electrification of transportation is one of the major wedges in the twin fights against global warming and air pollution. Removing barriers to adoption of electric cars for citizens is an obvious governmental good. The tax rebates many governments provide for electric cars defray the sticker shock of initial purchase, making electric cars easier for people to buy. This is a useful and inexpensive incentive, as electric cars save regions $2,000 to $4,000 per year ...