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Old 04-17-2021, 11:44 AM   #44 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Whenever I see something too fancy being highlighted as "eco" simply for being electric, it actually seems quite pointless. Had it been really about "the planet" or whatever excuse to get a Porsche Taycan or a Tesla, I'm sure there would be a greater demand for something comparable to the Aptera.
Fancy or not, most "green" things aren't meant to solve a problem, but to market to the devout in the green religion. People will spend money (sacrifice) to atone for guilt or shame. It's one of the oldest religious concepts.
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