EV Mandates, Appliance Bans & the Hidden Costs of Going Green | The Car Doctor Podcast

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, sits down with energy expert Mark Mills for a wide-ranging discussion on EVs, government mandates, and the future of car ownership. Together, they break down:

• Why Washington’s appliance bans mirror EV mandates.

• What Germany’s sudden end to EV subsidies really means.

• The hidden costs of EV ownership—insurance, repairs, and batteries.

• Why trillions in infrastructure may never materialize.

• How mining, energy policy, and subsidies shape the real future of electric cars.

From cow methane to insurance companies pulling out of Florida, this episode looks beyond the showroom and into the economics, politics, and realities shaping your next vehicle.

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