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Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden’s push, an AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds (apnews.com)
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[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 5 points 3 months ago

Listen, I can keep driving my 15 year old car for the next 5 years. Assuming the frame holds up, I intend to drive it another 15-20 years.

I don't need a new car every 5 years. That's 80-120 grand I don't need to spend. If I had 5 grand, I would consider an EV conversion kit.