Glenn Grothman: “I was a little bit stunned when I came down here today to hear the argument made on pollution. I would just request that…”

“I was a little bit stunned when I came down here today to hear the argument made on pollution. I would just request that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle do some research as to the amount of pollution that came from cars 50 years ago compared to today or just get pictures of Pittsburgh or Los Angeles 50 years ago compared to today. Things are already so wildly cleaner. In any event, my major concern about this rule is it is another attack on the middle class. I have been told that a Chevy Silverado may cost $20,000 more, EV or not. I mean, people cannot afford that. It is understated, but because of the huge cost to repair and the cost of insurance, and most States, including Wisconsin, have mandatory insurance, it is dramatically more than a traditional car. It wasn't until this week I found out that the resale value was less. If you are like a lot of people and like to trade in your new car 5 or 6 years down the road, you are going to get less for your EV vehicle. When you combine the money you are going to lose on the depreciation, the huge increase in insurance, and the huge increased cost when you buy the car, it is just an assault on the middle class.”