Buttigieg Defends Electric Vehicles, Compares Critics to Landline Holdouts
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended the Biden administration's push for electric vehicles (EVs) by comparing it to the transition from landline phones to cellphones, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to stay ahead of China in the EV manufacturing race. Despite criticism about the costs and technological limitations of EVs, Buttigieg highlighted increasing EV purchases and the competition in the automotive sector. He also addressed concerns about the environmental impact of charging stations, arguing that EVs are becoming more affordable due to tax credits.