There are a considerable number of individuals who opine that by 2040 solely electric vehicles ought to be permitted on the roads. While I agree that electric cars help in reducing air pollution, I believe that completely replacing traditional cars in such short timeframe may be impossible.
Electric cars are known as an eco-friendly, progressive alternative to transport powered by fossil fuels. Since they function on electricity, generated from renewable sources of energy, such as water, wind and sun power, their engines are believed to leave zero carbon footprint in the atmosphere. In the context of the urban environment, governments of various countries have already appreciated these benefits of electric vehicles, encouraging citizens to change traditional private transport to modern electric one. Consequently, the widespread adoption of such vehicles in metropolises significantly reduces urban smog and lowers the rates of respiratory diseases among city dwellers.
Even though the utilization of electric cars is unquestionably beneficial, it’s hard to believe that every region worldwide will possess sufficiently developed road infrastructure for these specific types of vehicles. If a car is powered by an electric battery, it will undoubtedly require recharging periodically. As a result, it is necessary to install charging stations every few dozen kilometers along the entire length of the roads. Although since the beginning of the 2020s developed Western nations have prioritizing the use of electric transport, introducing charging stations into the urban environments, developing countries would simply lack the time and budget to modernize their road networks by the 2040 deadline, especially in predominantly rural areas.
To conclude, replacing traditional cars with electric ones on the roads is a crucial step to mitigate air pollution produced by human activity. However, a timeframe of just 14 years might not be sufficient for such global changes in the road infrastructure.