Would You Sacrifice Your V-8 for the Planet?

American men, you really don’t need those engines.

Illustration by Kaitlin Brito

THERE IS NO DOUBT any more about what powers the best cars and trucks on earth. Electric vehicles are superior in pretty much every category. They cost far less to operate over the life of the car (you fill up at home overnight on cheap electricity; a gas station is now just a depot for Diet Dr Pepper).

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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