A new report from Politico shows that although some Georgians are excited about the well-paying electric vehicle jobs, they’re suspicious of the vehicles themselves.

From WABE Politics News:

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has pledged to make the state the e-mobility capital of the world. In recent years, Kemp has provided billions of dollars in incentives to lure automakers […]

  • @CaptainSpacemanEnglish
    1•2 months ago

    Its $250 for electric vehicle registration in GA

    Its $25 for ICE

    Start there Kemp

    • @NameTakenEnglish
      2•2 months ago

      You’re not wrong that would help but this is one thing I actually don’t mind. Roads and infrastructure costs are paid partially by taxes on gas which electric cars don’t use. Electric cars are also worse for roads (ie heavier). Would I prefer to pay less? Yeah duh of course, but at least (for me) this particular increase in cost actually makes sense so doesn’t bother me as much. This is common in a lot of states not just Georgia.