Danielle O’Brien

Thanks to the strong car pollution standards and tax rebates in President Biden’s clean energy plan, a transition to Electric Vehicles is more feasible for the average Pennsylvania household than ever, not to mention such a transition precludes other benefits.

One of the other biggest concerns that discouraged Americans from purchasing an Electric Vehicle (EV) aside from cost, however, was the accessibility of powering stations. Nevertheless, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is currently putting together plans that would guarantee EV charging stations every 50 miles along 11 of Pennsylvania’s 12 primary interstate highways.

Switching to EVswill save money and help combat climate change. EVs are great for the environment as they cut down on pollution, making the air cleaner and reducing our carbon footprint. Federal policies, like tough pollution rules and tax incentives in President Biden’s clean energy plan, are encouraging cleaner cars. This transition will also boost the clean energy sector, making America more self-sufficient.

This is important in today’s world. Using EVs can reduce our dependence on foreign oil, especially given recent events in the Middle East. This change makes our energy security stronger and lessens our exposure to unstable oil prices and geopolitical conflicts that force our country to make questionable as well as drastic decisions in order to secure oil supplies.

I encourage readers to consider making the switch to electric vehicles, conduct their research, and support policies in Pennsylvania promoting cleaner transportation. After all, your choices can contribute to a more sustainable and self-reliant future.