Avast ye scurvy dogs! As a proud owner of Tesla stock, I be tellin' ye, the electric carriage market ain't yet ready for grand adventures!
2024-02-14
Arrr, me hearties! Afore me grand speech afore a crowd o' 700, includin' 500 mighty CEOs, I spied me EV's digital screen. 'Twas a sight to behold! It blinked yon time, showin' near 7 hours afore a charged battery, leavin' me a mere 27 minutes to prepare meself! Shiver me timbers!
In a humorous tone, the author narrates their experience of being stranded in a hotel parking lot with only 27 minutes left before their speaking engagement. They mention that they were scheduled to speak at Liberty University alongside Linda McMahon, a prominent female entrepreneur. However, due to an inaccurate Chevy Bolt EV odometer, their plans went awry.The author explains that Hertz, the rental car company, recently announced a $245 million U-turn on their EV plans, deciding to sell off about 20,000 EVs and reinvest in gasoline-powered cars. This announcement didn't surprise the author, as they understand the financial difficulties Hertz faces with EV rentals.
The author recounts their experience with a Chevy Bolt EV from Hertz, where they relied on the car's odometer estimates to gauge their remaining battery range. However, the estimates proved to be unreliable, and the author found themselves running out of battery faster than expected.
In a state of panic, the author searches for EV charging stations but faces challenges finding one that is compatible with their car. They finally manage to charge their car at a hotel, but it would take several hours to reach a sufficient charge.
The author expresses frustration with the situation and criticizes the unrealistic EV mandates set by President Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom. They argue that the EV market is not ready for mass adoption and that politicians should reconsider these mandates.
In conclusion, the author highlights the need for a more realistic approach to EV adoption and urges politicians to roll back the challenging EV mandates that have led to their predicament.