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The main thing that needs resolved is the limitations on charging EVs.
Imagine driving into a petrol station and being told "sorry mate, we only allow filling up BMWs and Hondas with petrol here! You'll need to find somewhere else to fill up!"
All charging stations should be able to charge any EV. This would encourage competition on pricing, which is the basis of capitalism. Right now charging is a free for all, with the worst being Tesla who can manipulate carbon credits and EV subsidies while still ensuring they have their own unique charging stations. This also goes against Tesla, with the company looking to have a questionable future, because I similarly think Tesla owners should be able to charge (fast) at other EV charging stations too.
If mass adoption is to occur, make charging universal and easy. That's what we have now with diesel and petrol and it's what we should have in the future for EVs. Do that and watch mass adoption occur, with range anxiety eliminated.
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