FoxtrotDeltaTangoMar 19

Well, That’s One Way to Sell Americans on Electric Cars. The U.S. has been wary of EVs. As the cost of gas soars, we’re now paying the price.

https://sh.itjust.works/post/57043051

Well, That’s One Way to Sell Americans on Electric Cars. The U.S. has been wary of EVs. As the cost of gas soars, we’re now paying the price. - sh.itjust.works

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/57043049 [https://sh.itjust.works/post/57043049]

Show threaddaanniiMar 19

Well Nazi musk didn’t help.

People who did want electric didn’t want a Tesla.

And other options were less easy to find

But there are still good alternatives.

Like the Rivian

And the Olinia (still being developed in Mexico and inexpensive).

Probably others.

But Rivian seemed pretty popular

Show threadMidnight WolfMar 19

less easy to find

Me, looking at every Nissan dealership nationwide for the last 15 years: …

Show threaddaanniiMar 19

Nissan makes electric cars?

I didn’t know this. They sure don’t advertise it very well.

Show threadMidnight WolfMar 19
The Leaf was the first mass-produced affordable EV in the states
Show threadpartial_accumenMar 19

The Leaf was the first mass-produced affordable EV in the states

Well, technically the GM EV1 probably holds that title, but I agree with you in spirit.

Show threadSaveTheTuaHawk

Not mass produced, not available for most of the country, lease only and every car was crushed.

The EV1 was supposed to have demonstrated that EVs were not viable.

Mar 19 at 12:49pmWeb
Show threadmortalicMar 19
Not VIN 212, check out youtube channel, the Questionable Garage.