Electric Car FUD – That’s Fear Uncertainty and Doubt – is on the rise around the world. Today, we’re tackling the reasons behind that rise – and how Cable TV is partly to blame.
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00:00 Introduction
01:11 Disclaimer
01:33 The rise and fall of electric vehicle FUD
02:26 What it *used* to be like
03:19 FUD isn’t new
04:18 The constant rumble
05:33 COVID reminder
06:52 Cable TV and its inflence
07:28 Distraction
09:39 It isn’t entirely partisan
11:24 Poll data
15:55 It isn’t just the U.S. It’s EVERYWHERE
17:22 Automakers, dealerships, and charging providers aren’t helping, either
20:19 Negativity wins over positive
22:37 Thanks, and Goodbye!
24:27 Classic Mac Segment
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Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliot
Presenters: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliott
Editor, Colorist: Michael Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2023
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