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EV Gravy Train Hits a Wall — and It’s Glorious

Written by Scott K. James

The green energy grift is drying up, and now EVs have to compete like real products. Spoiler alert: they probably won’t make it without their beloved subsidies.

Ah yes, the Denver Post is back with another climate-clutching cri de cœur—this time over the horror of Trump’s new bill that axes federal tax credits for electric vehicles. The article is basically a therapy session for Tesla buyers losing their government handouts.

The Bullet Point Brief

  • Trump signed a bill cutting off those sweet EV rebates—cue the green panic.
  • Climate crusaders upset they might actually need to pay full price for their virtue signals on wheels.
  • Colorado’s enviro-royalty whining louder than a windmill in winter.
  • Auto execs suddenly realize EV demand ain’t so hot without Uncle Sam footing part of the bill.
  • Buyers? Most are saying: “Thanks, I’ll keep my F-150.”

My Take

Cry harder, greenies. For years you’ve been stuffing your eco dreams with taxpayer cash like some bloated Build-A-Bear workshop run by Al Gore. But now Daddy Government took away the credit card—and wouldn’t you know it? Turns out electric cars don’t sell so well without the taxpayers’ subsidies propping them up.

You want an EV? Great. Buy it with your own damn money. If Elon’s batteries can actually survive a Weld County winter without crapping out midway between Keenesburg and nowhere, be my guest. But don’t come crying to us because your zero-emissions bumper sticker fund dried up. This should’ve never been about sweetheart incentives—it should’ve been about competition, value, and letting the market decide. And spoiler alert: that market just hit the brakes on your overpriced laptop-on-wheels.

About the author

Scott K. James

A 4th generation Northern Colorado native, Scott K. James is a veteran broadcaster, professional communicator, and principled leader. Widely recognized for his thoughtful, common-sense approach to addressing issues that affect families, businesses, and communities, Scott, his wife, Julie, and son, Jack, call Johnstown, Colorado, home. A former mayor of Johnstown, James is a staunch defender of the Constitution and the rule of law, the free market, and the power of the individual. Scott has delighted in a lifetime of public service and continues that service as a Weld County Commissioner representing District 2.