EV.com Goodwill Ambassador Stops Pushing EVs
Alternative Title: Why I Stopped Advocating for EVs So Hard
EVs Won!
After spending years writing about electric vehicles (EVs) and urging faster adoption, some people might think I finally became demoralized. It would be easy to assume I threw in the towel after watching outlets like Fox Business News repeatedly push the narrative that EVs are dangerous and prone to catching fire—even when basic, verifiable data speaks louder than any activist ever could.
For the record, the real-world numbers are clear: electric vehicles catch fire at a rate of about 25 per 100,000 vehicles, compared to a staggering 1,530 fires per 100,000 for internal combustion engines. That makes gasoline cars roughly 60 times more likely to ignite than an EV.
Others might guess that the massive wave of negative EV sentiment tied to Elon Musk and polarized U.S. politics finally wore me down.
But the truth is far simpler: I stopped pushing because EVs have already won.
Take a look at commercial transit. Recent real-world testing by logistics giant ArcBest showed a Tesla Semi achieving an incredible 1.55 kWh per mile—performing far better than early industry projections. That level of efficiency hands fleet operators massive operational savings, with estimates ranging from $150,000 to over $400,000 per truck over a 5-to-10-year lifespan, depending on mileage and regional energy costs.
Corporate balance sheets don’t care about mainstream media spin or political theater. When the math is this definitive, fleets will transition purely based on economics.
Because of this, traditional U.S. automakers and the transportation sector of the fossil fuel industry are effectively dead men walking—they just don’t realize it yet. China, the world’s largest automotive market since 2009, has already crossed the threshold where over 55% of new car sales are electric. The rest of the world is rapidly following suit and electrifying, leaving the U.S. as a stubborn outlier.
To be clear, I am not giving up on climate action; my deep commitment to sustainability remains unchanged. But when it comes to the EV debate, the fight is officially over. The technology won. The economics won. The energy grid will continue to get cleaner, and the macro-trends are locked in.
Now, it’s just a matter of time for the people who rely on legacy media to catch up to reality.
I will continue to also manage the lease and/or sale of over a dozen top level internet domains within EV & Clean Infrastructure.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational and entertainment purposes only— it is not financial advice or is in anyway intended to provide any financial recommendation.
“Independent News Reporting by Ken Burridge”
Independent journalist, blockchain and sustainability activist, EV of the Year Judge, photographer, and author that has published over 1500 articles. Mr Burridge’s travels have taken him to over 40 countries and 300+ major cities. He is originally from the USA, but has been primarily residing in Australia since 2007. Connect to Ken Burridge on: Twitter, voice, facebook, minds, Linked in, Uptrennd, official website
