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High petrol prices push more Americans toward EVs
Original: Nothing accelerates #EV transition like expensive oil. Americans can argue about EVs all they like, but when petrol pric
High petrol prices are accelerating the shift to electric vehicles in the United States, with cost now outweighing political debates over EVs. A survey cited by commentators found 74% of Americans say saving money on fuel is a reason they would buy an electric car, up from 68% a year earlier. Observers argue that when petrol prices bite, economics takes over and cost always wins.
Why now: Petrol prices are rising, making EV running-cost savings a timely talking point.
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Evidence
- Nothing accelerates #EV transition like expensive oil. Americans can argue about EVs all they like, but when petrol prices bite, economics takes over. 74% now say saving money on fuel is a reason they'd buy an EV, up from 68% last year. Cost always wins.… · evcurvefuturist.com@bsky.brid.gy · 5
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