Fighting the false information about electric cars

Severino, one of our readers, urges us to combat the false information circulating about electric cars by scorching the earth around it.

“They say they catch fire, that the software crashes…”

I’m a fan of your videos and have been following you with interest for a long time. But lately I’ve seen many videos (are they fake?) on other sites that paint a negative picture of electric vehicles. Cars catching fire in various minor traffic accidents or while charging, batteries that stop working, software crashes, and so on. I wonder how many of these videos are meant to discourage people from buying electric cars. I don’t understand why (but the same thing happened when we switched from horses to internal combustion engines...). I hope these topics are discussed with proper context! It’s better than just showing cars. It makes one think that electric vehicles are still too new as a technology, and that buying one is a gamble. People need to be informed and reassured, after all, buying a car for a family is always a significant financial commitment! “With respect for the work you do.” Severino Dissegna

Fighting false information? It spreads at the highest levels…

Answer. Italy is a country that always looks back and approaches every innovation with suspicion. This phenomenon has intensified with the rise of social media: criticizing electric cars (and renewable energy) generates a huge number of clicks. Even if the information provided is completely fabricated, it still matters because it satisfies the mental stagnation of many Italians. We’re not just talking about ordinary people. There’s an important association of entrepreneurs called Elettricità Futura, which has just decided to leave Confindustria due to the outrageous statements made by its leader, Emanuele Orsini. He claimed that “the link to gas prices could result in paying 300 euros per MWh for photovoltaic energy, when its production cost is only 35-40 euros per MWh. Between those who produce energy and those who consume it, I’m on the side of those who consume energy—I said it clearly.” We have been fighting against the numerous myths circulating for years, especially in the automotive world, through interviews with experts like Professor Nicola Armaroli. We will strive to do even more of this.

– Also read: Mercedes sells its charging network to Electra

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