Taking the Politics Out of EVs

[The Weatherman]

Tom (State of Charge) discussing the EV situation with prominent individuals.

Its balanced and supports EVs.

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[Scorpio3d]

Wow, that is a good video!
Very interesting and I learned something new today! Nice to see some others that don’t have their heads certain places to put it nicely!

 

[HaroldCal]

A lot of the politics around EVs comes from not reaching out to different audiences and speaking to what moves them. Basic sales 101.

If the only talking point is environmentalism, then it will only appeal to people that hold that as an important issue to them.

But if you bring things like independence from foreign energy, national security, power and performance, low maintenance, etc. ...you reach a whole different audience.

Nuclear energy suffers similar challenges.

 

[davehu]

I researched the @#$@ out of EV's before I purchased my Lightning. (I had a 18 months) to do so! After 10,000 miles I feel vindicated as with one exception nothing has happened I did not anticipate. However that one thing is the reaction I get from casual friends who aren't familiar with my politics. I live in a predominantly conservative part of the country and when I tell casual friend I own an EV, they automatically assume I'm a liberal . I know this because of the silence I encounter. There is no follow up questions about my experience, no questions I why I made my choice. Most likely the subject is changed as if I just confessed to like Nazi's.

I spend an inordinate time explaining to friends/family debunking all the BS that conservative politicians and media keep putting out. The belief in climate change is the overarching issue, but our government has exasperated the problem with "green energy" subsidies. Eliminate them and let the people choose! I believe that over time people will see the simplicity, reduced maintenance, ower costs, and a much better driving experience will win out.

 

[Pioneer74]

they automatically assume I'm a liberal .

Same here. Between my 2 EV's and my Gadsden flag flying under my American flag, my neighbors don't know what to think of me.

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