Posted on 11/29/2023 7:49:57 PM PST by SeekAndFind
A Letter to the President Dear Mr. President,
We are auto dealers from across the country who collectively sell every major brand in the U.S. We are small businesses employing thousands of Americans. We are deeply committed to the customers we serve and the communities where we operate, which is why we are asking you to slow down your proposed regulations mandating battery electric vehicle (BEV) production and distribution.
Your Administration has proposed regulations that would essentially mandate a dramatic shift to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), increasing year after year until 2032, when two out of every three vehicles sold in America would have to be battery electric.
Currently, there are many excellent battery electric vehicles available for consumers to purchase. These vehicles are ideal for many people, and we believe their appeal will grow over time. The reality, however, is that electric vehicle demand today is not keeping up with the large influx of BEVs arriving at our dealerships prompted by the current regulations. BEVs are stacking up on our lots.
Last year, there was a lot of hope and hype about EVs. Early adopters formed an initial line and were ready to buy these vehicles as soon as we had them to sell. But that enthusiasm has stalled. Today, the supply of unsold BEVs is surging, as they are not selling nearly as fast as they are arriving at our dealerships -- even with deep price cuts, manufacturer incentives, and generous government incentives.
While the goals of the regulations are admirable, they require consumer acceptance to become a reality. With each passing day, it becomes more apparent that this attempted electric vehicle mandate is unrealistic based on current and forecasted customer demand. Already, electric vehicles are stacking up on our lots which is our best indicator of customer demand in the marketplace.
Mr. President, no government agency, no think tank, and no polling firm knows more about the automobile customer than us. We talk to customers every day. As retail automotive dealerships, we are agnostic as to what we sell. Our business is to provide customers with vehicles that meet the needs of their budgets and lifestyles.
Some customers are in the market for electric vehicles, and we are thrilled to sell them. But the majority of customers are simply not ready to make the change. They are concerned about BEVs being unaffordable. Many do not have garages for home charging or easy access to public charging stations. Customers are also concerned about the loss of driving range in cold or hot weather. Some have long daily commutes and don’t have the extra time to charge the battery. Truck buyers are especially put off by the dramatic loss of range when towing. Today’s current technology is not adequate to support the needs of the majority of our consumers.
Many of these challenges can and will be addressed by our manufacturers, but many of these challenges are outside of their control. Reliable charging networks, electric grid stability, sourcing of materials, and many other issues need time to resolve. And finally, many people just want to make their own choice about what vehicle is right for them.
Mr. President, it is time to tap the brakes on the unrealistic government electric vehicle mandate. Allow time for the battery technology to advance. Allow time to make BEVs more affordable. Allow time to develop domestic sources for the minerals to make batteries. Allow time for the charging infrastructure to be built and prove reliable. And most of all, allow time for the American consumer to get comfortable with the technology and make the choice to buy an electric vehicle.
Sincerely, Supporting Dealerships
Demonrats are people highly susceptible to word language brainwashing, else most of them wouldn't even be Demonrats. The terms "free press" and "free market" should instead be phrased the "democratic press" and "democratic market", where everyone votes continuously with their money, their feet, and their EBT card. Instantly, billions of dollars worth of government school brainwashing will be flipped on its head.
Really, the modern Democratic Party hates a democratic market, or a democratic anything. Demonrats live and die by the big lie, but will they ever change their name to something closer to the truth? How about the Mentally Ill Party?
Four words: I hope they fail. F*ck Queen Mary (Barra) and let that be a lesson to her.
A local dealership is installing chargers on their inventory lot while six EV’s, which can be leased, have sat there for months.
Happened here, too. A multi-generation dealership was terminated as the family didn't worship at the feet of the Kenyan Prince.
Kudos. And exactly right, and it is also called fascism and corporatism and a few other "philosophic" and "political" names to muddy up the rhetorical waters.
All these cluster under some form of opposition to simple and basic liberty. So very much worth repeating.
--- "When you take bailouts from the government, they get to call the tune. It's called socialism."
Ford and GM are all in because they are beholden to the government teet
I can’t even afford a new Ford F150. What made them think me or anyone else could afford the initial cost of an EV truck and then be faced with indeterminable costs for battery maintenance/replacement?
Too bad! These greedy bastards cut a deal with Biden and now that they see the result, they are crying. Reap what you have sown.
You couldn’t give me an EV. Even if you told me it will never have to be recharged.
The letter should have been demanding Joe Biden issue an executive order mandating ALL Federal Employee’s exclusively use EV’s or Mass Public Transit for ALL Transportation to and from their respective workplaces and BAN ICE powered vehicles from Federal Properties.
“The reality, however, is that electric vehicle demand today is not keeping up with the large influx of BEVs arriving at our dealerships prompted by the current regulations. BEVs are stacking up on our lots.“
It is un constitutional and un American that businesses must get on their knees and stroke the president begging he stop forcing them to build product their customers don’t want. This grotesque.
Dear auto dealers
FOAD
Sincerely
Joe Biden
EVs are large cordless tools. What happens to cordless tools?
In time these cars will be dismantled and the Dems will blame someone.
I had to go to a Ford dealer to get a part back in 2019. There was a new King Ranch F-150 on the lot. Window sticker price was $75K. Wow.
I think stick shifts should be the only option available. It would weed out a lot of people who shouldn’t be driving at all.
btt
I think that price is now pretty much average for the lot for any old run of the mill F-150. It’s insane how much those things cost now.
I found a 2016 F-150 for my son. It was coming off of a lease as a company car. He got it for $19K with 75K miles. He is starting to get the new car itch but I told him, hell no. Fix or repair as needed but keep that thing running.
The way we are headed, our country will look like Cuba as far as cars go.
Not a bad price. The Cuba thing is something that I think will be happening.
I just replaced a 2010 Ford truck with a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. Got it for $45K. Like new. Previous owner drove it about 8K miles a year. Big V-8 (on the extinction list) and built to last for a lot of miles. My intention is that this will be the last vehicle I buy for myself.
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