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Old 09-08-2020, 09:18 AM   #36
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It makes me think EV’s are currently stuck as straight line wonders.
Straight line acceleration is almost always the first thing that gets people interested in car performance. So it makes sense to pitch that attribute in the early days of vehicle electrification in order to get the enthusiast contingent on board (who might otherwise remain more traditionally tied to the ICE and more strongly opposed to change). A smart marketing move, if you ask me.


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