Electric vehicle myths: almost half of Australians wrongly believe EVs are more likely to catch fire, survey shows

Findings highlight how misinformation about battery safety prevents drivers from investing in low-emission cars Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than a third of Australians believe misinformation about electric vehicles, while almost half accept the myth that battery-powered cars are more likely to catch fire, a study shows.Interventions using fact sheets and artificial intelligence chatbots may help lower false beliefs, researchers say, but those with a strong “conspiracy mentality” are harder to convince.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

admin admin
Jun 9, 2025 - 20:59
0 0
Electric vehicle myths: almost half of Australians wrongly believe EVs are more likely to catch fire, survey shows

Findings highlight how misinformation about battery safety prevents drivers from investing in low-emission cars

More than a third of Australians believe misinformation about electric vehicles, while almost half accept the myth that battery-powered cars are more likely to catch fire, a study shows.

Interventions using fact sheets and artificial intelligence chatbots may help lower false beliefs, researchers say, but those with a strong “conspiracy mentality” are harder to convince.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Read More