Wyoming’s Plans to End EV Sales by 2035 to Safeguard Oil & Gas Industry
The State of Wyoming is looking to ban the sale of electric vehicles by 2035, in order to preserve its oil and gas industry.
A bill, sponsored by Senators Jim Anderson, Brian Boner, Ed Cooper, Dan Dockstader, Representatives Donald Burkhart Jr., and Bill Henderson, cites the oil and gas industry as an important contributor to jobs and revenue for the state throughout its history.
The group of politicians in Wyoming that are proposing the bill to phase out the sales of electric vehicles by 2035, in order to protect the state's oil and gas industry. are citing the lack of EV charging infrastructure in the state as a major factor in their decision.
The bill also expresses concern over the disposal and recycling of the minerals used in EV batteries, claiming it would put a strain on municipal landfills in the state.
The sponsors of the bill argue that the oil and gas industry has been a key source of jobs and revenue for the state for many years.
The State of Wyoming is considering implementing a bill that would phase out the sales of electric vehicles by 2035 in order to preserve its oil and gas industry, citing concerns about the lack of EV charging infrastructure and the negative effects on the state's economy.
The bill states that the oil and gas industry has been a significant contributor to the state's economy and job market and praises the use of gas-powered vehicles for allowing the state's industries and businesses to thrive.
The bill states that the oil and gas industry has been a significant contributor to the state's economy and job market and praises the use of gas-powered vehicles for allowing the state's industries and businesses to thrive.
It also expresses concerns about the environmental impact of batteries in electric vehicles and the challenges of safely disposing of the minerals contained in them.
The state of Wyoming is considering legislation that would phase out the sale of electric vehicles by 2035 in order to protect its oil and gas industry.
The bill touts the economic benefits and job creation of the oil and gas industry in the state and expresses concerns about a lack of EV charging infrastructure. It also cites environmental concerns around the disposal of batteries used in electric vehicles.
The bill's sponsors argue that phasing out electric vehicles will help preserve the state's oil and gas industry and preserve critical minerals for other important uses.
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