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MAGA's Tesla Embrace Means EV Politics Will Never Be the Same Again


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President Donald Trump, the same man who once said that people promoting electric vehicles should "ROT IN HELL," bought his own EV this week. He showed off his new Tesla Model S — red, like the Make America Great Again hats — outside the White House on Tuesday,

The article from Gizmodo discusses the evolving relationship between Tesla and the MAGA (Make America Great Again) community, highlighting how Tesla, traditionally seen as a liberal icon due to its focus on sustainable energy and its CEO Elon Musk's past environmental stances, has begun to gain favor among conservative groups. This shift is attributed to several factors including Tesla's appeal to individual freedom through its electric vehicles, which resonate with the conservative ethos of self-reliance and innovation. Additionally, Elon Musk's own political evolution, his interactions with conservative figures, and his criticism of certain liberal policies have contributed to this change. The article notes that this crossover has implications for the politics of electric vehicles (EVs), suggesting that EVs are no longer just a symbol of environmentalism but are becoming part of a broader, more diverse political landscape. This development could potentially alter the narrative around EVs, making them less of a partisan issue and more about personal choice and technological advancement.

Read the Full Gizmodo Article at:
[ https://gizmodo.com/magas-tesla-embrace-means-ev-politics-will-never-be-the-same-again-2000576747 ]

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