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Conspiracy theories link soaring gas prices to electric vehicles with zero evidence

Teslarati

A vacuous link between soaring gas prices and the surging demand for electric vehicles is being targeted as a conspiracy to make American consumers switch to electric vehicles. a gallon gas is how you get people to buy electric cars,” a meme shared thousands of times across several social media platforms said. .

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How EV adoption is soaring in unlikely circumstances, and what could make it better

Teslarati

The adoption of electric vehicles has continued to skyrocket over the past several years despite challenging supply chain conditions, less-than-ideal geopolitical scenarios, lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the soaring cost of EV materials. ” Consumers want affordable and they want it now. competitive.

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Tesla stock records its best week on Wall Street since December

Teslarati

It is the best week for the electric automaker’s stock this year and has been Tesla’s biggest gain in a five-day stretch since December. Overall, the market has been volatile for some time, especially as inflation has soared and sanctions against Russia, due to its invasion of Ukraine, have adversely affected many sectors.

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Why 2023 will be another great year for electric vehicles

My Energi

Despite doom and gloom stories about electric motoring dominating the national press for the first few weeks of the year, it is clear to anyone who looks at the data that 2023 will be a great year for electric vehicles in the UK. For new car buyers, especially company car drivers, going electric is a virtual no brainer.

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New Study: Only 26% of U.S. households are familiar with EVs.

Teslarati

According to the study, “Only 26% of US broadband households report high familiarity with electric vehicles but that’s about to change. ” Electric Vehicles: A New Era for Consumers. The study included the top features that could persuade non-EV owners to switch to electricity. Graph: Parks Associates.

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UK To Add 300,000 New EV Chargers By 2030

EV Info

billion to its new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy to make that happen. In a statement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “We’re powering ahead with plans to help British people go electric, with our expanding charging network making journeys easier right across the country. It has committed £1.6

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Anywhere there’s an electrical outlet! BY TIM BENFORD AND RAPP HANKINS OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON. It is a fact not obvious to non-electric vehicle (EV) owners that every electrical outlet (110v, 220v, or DC fast 480v) is a potential refueling spot for EVs. not internet-connected) and networked (internet-connected).

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