In response to the announcement by the Department of Environmental Protection that only electric cars will be sold in New Jersey from 2035 and that 50% of sales must be electric by 2027, I am surprised. I believed that such regulations required approval from the state Legislature and the governor’s signature.
A recent Wall Street Journal article notes that sales of all-electric models in the U.S. have plateaued around 100,000 a month, with inventories piling up and prices falling. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, hinted at a potential slowdown during the October earnings call, suggesting that the initial wave of interest from affluent tech enthusiasts has already been satisfied.
Moreover, I question when the Legislature granted the DEP the authority to enact rules with the full force of law.
Blair Meiser, Hillsborough
In response to the formal introduction of an administrative rule mandating that all vehicles sold after 2035 in New Jersey must be zero-emission, primarily electric, and at least 51% of new vehicles sold in 2027 must be electric, I wonder who gave Governor Phil Murphy such authority. It seems like a move to appease far-left climate change advocates, possibly for future political gains.
Walter Goldeski, East Brunswick
Addressing Neil Vincent Scheck’s letter urging U.S Rep. Chris Smith to denounce Donald Trump’s controversial remarks, I recommend additional reading for Smith, such as Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” and Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.” These books highlight the dangers of dehumanizing rhetoric and the importance of condemning unacceptable language.
Richard and Elaine Tupy, Eatontown
Expressing gratitude to guest columnist John Farmer Jr. for the touching remembrance of Ruth Mandel, I appreciate the insight into her family’s history and her contributions. While remembering her as a smart and honest New Jersey historian, the article shed light on aspects of her life that I was not aware of, bringing both sadness for her passing and joy for her impactful life.
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