uncertain times
The automotive industry is going through a period of great uncertainty about the mode of propulsion: electric, internal combustion engine (ICE), hydrogen or other means. McKinsey Group conducted a survey of U.S. electric vehicle (EV) owners. The report revealed a shocking result: 47% of current EV owners want to switch to a petrol or diesel vehicle. There are several reasons for this, with most car owners citing charging as one of the main issues. Range anxiety is the second reason, and the third is the need to plan your trip in advance; there are no detours when taking a road trip. If 47% of Americans want to return to internal combustion engine vehicles, the future of electric vehicles does look bleak.
As of now, the best option is a plug-in hybrid. It’s green, and at the same time, it doesn’t bring range anxiety.
I was in the United States last month. The first time I saw the Tesla Cybertruck, I can say I have never seen an uglier car in my life. People do see quite a few Tesla vehicles on California roads.
There are quite a few manufacturers making huge investments in electric vehicles, but people don’t know what their future holds. At the same time, some large manufacturers have walked back their pledges to go 100% electrified in the near future.
The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire has received a five-star rating in the GNCAP crash test, which will surely silence those who say Maruti Suzuki cannot make safe cars.
Editor – ASPI BHATHENA
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