Electric Cars Won’t Save Us [Part 2]
The Climate Denier's Playbook
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The Evolution of Electric Vehicle Range and Charging Infrastructure
The chapter explores the advancements in electric vehicle range, highlighting the average range of electric cars in the US and comparing it to other markets. It discusses the practicality of using electric cars for specific needs and the misconception of range anxiety. The conversation also delves into the current state and future prospects of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including Tesla's network and government initiatives.
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How I'm I supposed to live my life with a car that only goes 300 miles per charge when I might need to go to the dry cleaner 4 miles from my house?
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- Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben Boult
- Hosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole Conlan
- Executive Producer: Ben Boult
- Producer: Gregory Haddock
- Editor: Brittany Terrell
- Researchers: Carly Rizzuto, Canute Haroldson & James Crugnale
- Art: Jordan Doll
- Music: Tony Domenick
- Special thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense Center
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- Robinson Meyer, Elon Musk Is Putting the EV Transition in Peril
- Ed Zitron, Enron Musk Ft. Ed Niedermeyer
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- How The Cheapest Electric Car In The World Held Up After 1 Year
- Unboxing The World's Cheapest New Car Reveals It's So Much Better Than You Think
- [HOONIGAN] DT 012: Electric Smart Car Burnouts, Donuts and Other Bad Ideas
- I'm an electric car - The Simpsons
- WATCH: Pete Stauber Tears Into Sec. Pete Buttigieg Over EV Mandates
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