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woah ◴[11 Aug 22 13:38 UTC] No.32425352[source]▶

>>32425028 (OP) #

Just tax carbon lol

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falcolas ◴[11 Aug 22 13:42 UTC] No.32425404[source]▶

>>32425352 #

Gas prices recently (roughly) tripled, and it didn’t deter them from buying, or driving them.

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1. gruez ◴[11 Aug 22 13:52 UTC] No.32425570[source]▶

>>32425404 #

People aren't going to stop driving to work or drop $40k on an electric car (especially during a shortage) in response to a short term price spike. However, if it persists people would eventually switch over to alternatives

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2. falcolas ◴[11 Aug 22 16:41 UTC] No.32428357[source]▶

>>32425570 (TP) #

> However, if it persists people would eventually switch over to alternatives

Perhaps, but that's speculation too.

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