Marjorie Taylor Greene Mocked After Complaining About Electric Car ‘Gas Prices’

She boldly claimed, “If you think gas prices are high now, just wait until you’re forced to drive an electric vehicle,” which elicited a mixed response, some booing in agreement, highlighting the controversy her statement generated.

This mismatch between her comments and the well-known benefits of EVs, such as lower operating costs, left the crowd wondering what she was really trying to say.

Not only did she appear to make the incorrect statement that EVs rely on gas, but she also appeared to claim that gas prices are high and only going to get higher, which so far this month appears to be wrong.

As hybrids use a combination of electric and gas to power them, there may have been some confusion there. However, as EVs have the word ‘electric’ in there, it’s looking highly unlikely that Greene would get this confused.

Even Stephen King couldn’t pass up commenting on the absurdity, posting, “You can’t make this crap up,” which perfectly encapsulated the widespread astonishment at her misunderstanding of basic vehicle economics.

The funding package was worth $60 billion, which Greene described as “the sellout of America.” This led to King giving her the nickname “Moscow Marjorie.”

As this money is able to be spent on different things and the US government can still send the money to Ukraine while also securing the border, these comments angered more people than just King.

This illustrates a broader issue: her shaky grasp on the economic principles governing vehicle markets.

While she made it clear that she doesn’t want these funds to be available for EVs, Greene was unable to make it clear why she wanted these funds to be removed and what the benefit of that would be.

This is a claim linking back to the current administration’s policies which purportedly favor EV adoption.

Many people will grab onto any conspiracy theories that they can, so these people felt that Greene was essentially confirming this by her statement.

It appears that this may have been what Greene was doing. She may have been more than aware that EVs aren’t anywhere near as expensive as paying for gas; however, she was just making these claims and using other strong words to get the audience on her side and encourage them to vote Republican.

The government is aiming to make green technology more accessible while simultaneously tackling environmental challenges through incentivized energy-efficient practices.

The law also provides tax credits to businesses that are willing to invest in electric vehicle infrastructure.

However, there is currently some ongoing initiatives at state and federal levels that are trying to reduce the amount of fossil fuels to help preserve the environment.

Electric cars cost less to operate than their gasoline counterparts due to cheaper electricity, undermining her claim about the economic burden of EVs.

The main theory is the EVs are bad for the environment (which has already been proven to be false) due to the amount of lithium that has to be mined for the batteries. However, this amount isn’t anywhere near how much critics are claiming will be damaging for the environment.

This division mirrors a larger national debate on the viability and economics of adopting electric vehicles amidst ongoing environmental and economic discussions.

The post included a picture of Greene in a bikini, where she listed all of her achievements over the last 5 decades. However, the controversy came due to the Memorial Day timing of the post and the other controversial comments she has made throughout her political career.

Greene blames New York for this conviction and if the defunding were to go ahead, it would have severe implications on areas such as public transport, healthcare, and education.

This move could be part of a strategy to encourage more environmentally friendly driving habits.

Although the U.S. still relies heavily on fossil fuels for electricity, EVs represent a significant reduction in carbon emissions, crucial for combating climate change.

Her statement, “If you think gas prices are high now, just wait until you’re forced to drive an electric vehicle,” is widely seen as a fundamental misunderstanding of how EVs function compared to traditional gasoline vehicles.

However, her speech shows that electric cars remain tangled in political debates and public confusion.