Even when it was easily proven incorrect it remained a common talking point from people opposed to EVs. Much of that opposition was for ideological/financial reasons, so facts didn’t really matter.
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HeyJoe@lemmy.world 6 hours agocnbc.com/…/why-the-ev-boom-could-put-a-major-stra…
It was definitely a talking point for a bit. It was looked into and proven incorrect. It was most likely always a lie to further discourage people on the fence from giving up gas cars. I’m sure it had an impact on some people out there so it probably worked.
jqubed@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
gegil@sopuli.xyz 5 hours ago
I wonder whether production of gasoline (per car) takes more power than charging a car
null@piefed.nullspace.lol 6 hours ago
I’m not so sure it had any meaningful impact or that it was ever even a significant talking point.
Veedem@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
My dad STILL brings it up when EVs are mentioned. It was definitely a talking point in those circles.
null@piefed.nullspace.lol 5 hours ago
Oh well if your dad allegedly brings it up, then case closed!
PlaidBaron@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
The models literally assumed everyone charged their car at exactly the same time. It was all anti EV bullshit from the start.
OriginEnergySux@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
100%