According to recent reports, car dealers are informing auto manu facturers that they have too many electric vehicles on their lots and are dialing back orders until their current inventory is soId. Scott Kunes, Chief Operating Officer at Kunes Auto and RV Group, explained that his company is turning away additional EV inventory.
“We have turned away EV inventory. We need to ensure that we have a good turn on it,” he said, as reported on Business Insider. Kunes said that automakers are “asking us to make a Iarge investment….and we’re just wanting to see some return on that.”
Sam Fiorani, Vice President of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions, outlined how EVs aren’t practical for many Americans as they would have to alter their lifestyle when switching from a gas-powered car. “It’s not just that these vehicles are expensive — which they are. We’re talking about a much more nuanced Iifestyle change,” said Fiorani. EVs obviously have a more constrained range than gas-powered vehicles, and charging stations can be sparsely located.
EVs are also notably more expensive than traditional combustion engine-based cars. According to Consumer Reports, the average sale price of an EV is over $61,000, or $12,000 more expensive than the overall average in the auto industry. “It’s hard for the average customer to make that leap while spending an extra $10,000,” Fiorani continued.
Electric vehicle horror stories have also plagued the news, where consumers share personaI anecdotes of the dysfunctionality of these cars. Recently, a Ford F-150 Lightning owner was forced to ditch his EV on a road trip from Winnipeg to Chicago.
The all-electric Ford pickup retails for well north of $100k. However, based on the sentiment from disgruntled consumers, it seems this truck does not live up to its price tag. The man called electric vehicles the “biggest scam of modern times” after his experience with his F-150 Lightning.
While many have lofty projections for EVs in the Iong term, it’s safe to say that these vehicles are not ready to replace the reliability of traditional automobiles. Although, this hasn’t deterred some woke, blue states in the U.S. from preemptively enacting electric vehicle mandates.
For example, California announced it would ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Such mandates have drawn concern, particularly from automakers who will be forced to play within the guidelines of these new regulations.
“Whether or not these requirements are realistic or achievable is directIy linked to external factors like inflation, charging and fuel infrastructure, supply chains, labor, critical mineral availability and pricing, and the ongoing semiconductor shortage,” John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said in a statement. “These are complex, intertwined and global issues.”
Also, many concerns surround the feasibility of a mass transition to electric vehicles. As it stands, this could limit people’s autonomy as driving ranges are limited and charging infrastructure is insufficient. Furthermore, there couId be an affordability crisis as many Americans can’t even afford a new car, let alone the price of a new EV.
The Mysterious Personal Life of Sean Hannity
Audiences have been captivated by Sean Hannity, the powerful man behind Fox News’ “Hannity,” for many years. Many are interested by the fact that, despite his notoriety, his personal life has remained fairly unknown.
A Lowly Beginning and Ascent to Notoriety
Hannity came from a lowly background, working his way up from newspaper delivery to contentious radio appearances that frequently prompted heated discussions because of his strong political opinions. But it was his conservative comments that brought him national attention, particularly after he joined Fox News.
A Story of Love and Loss
Hannity first connected with political reporter Jill Rhodes in Alabama in 1993. After being married, the couple spent more than 20 years of marriage raising their two kids together. Even though he wrote books to his family and thanked them for their support, the couple ended their relationship in 2019.
Discourse and Refusals
Though both Hannity and colleague Fox News personality Ainsley Earhardt have denied any romantic involvement, rumors about their apparent relationship have surfaced. More rumors have been stoked, meanwhile, as reports indicate that they socialized during the pandemic.
Adaptability and Dedication
Even though Hannity would rather keep his personal life private, he is steadfast in his commitment to his family and career. Hannity is thought to be worth $300 million, yet his remarkable career has been defined by his tenacity and dedication. His rise from a lowly beginning to rank among the most powerful people in the journalism industry is a credit to his perseverance and hard work.
The public is curious, but Hannity’s love life is still a secret. But many find encouragement in his achievements and tenacity.
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