Electric cars have been gaining traction in recent years, but there are still many misconceptions about them. Despite the fact that electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, many people still don't understand how they work or why they are better than traditional gasoline-powered cars. According to The Drive, a Ford study showed that 42% of people still believe that electric vehicles need gas to operate. Another study found that people believed that
electric cars
have poor acceleration and that they wouldn't work in cold regions.In fact, 85% of Americans stated that they wouldn't buy an
electric car
if they lived in the Nordic climate.So why are people so hesitant to switch to electric cars? One of the main reasons is the fear of the unknown. People are used to gasoline-powered cars and don't understand how electric cars work. The truth is, electric cars use the same type of battery as most cell phones and laptops. We doubt that there is a single person who worries every day that their phones will suddenly explode, while on the other hand, most people are more concerned about the fire hazard when it comes to gasoline.Another reason why people may be hesitant to switch to electric cars is the cost.To charge your electric vehicle at home, you'll have to pay for electricity. Therefore, some people feel particularly discouraged because of these additional expenses. However, facts and figures have shown that this method is 50% cheaper than refilling gas. Additionally, research shows that batteries only lose 8% of their energy after 150,000 miles and conserve 80% of their energy after 500,000 miles.The right-wing media, the oil industry, and American Republicans have also made a concerted propaganda effort to denigrate electric vehicles.
They claim that electric cars pollute more than combustion vehicles, they're just toys for the rich, they are underpowered golf carts, and so on. All propaganda invented by an industry that fears them and their political promoters.Naturally, there is greater aversion on the part of fossil fuel producers due to the rise of electric cars. They fear running out of business in the long term because research shows that by 2029, almost all cars will be electric.In addition, 85% of Americans also stated that they would not buy an electric vehicle while residing in a Nordic climate due to rumors of loss of range when it was cold, and 65% said they would not choose an electric powertrain for an all-wheel drive vehicle. Even long-range electric vehicles that cost more on electricity bills are still not comparable to gas prices.According to CNBC, “There's still a lot of confusion about what electric vehicles can and can't do, and not just in the United States.
Unfortunately, there's really nothing they can do about the rise of electric vehicles, as they are the future of cars. Climate benefits are not understood, how is it better to burn coal in a coal plant at optimal temperatures and make electric vehicles run electricity than to ICE.The New York Times also reported that “For electric car owners, anxiety about autonomy gives way to the “trauma of charging time”. Americans are increasingly concerned about long charging times than about the inability to find a charger. Fortunately, electric vehicle advocates are doing their best to eliminate this confusion, as it directly affects the sale of electric cars.The Ford study aimed to gather information before the launch of the electric version of its popular F-150 van, an electric vehicle with greater towing capacity.
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