Rowan Atkinson Duped Over Electric Cars
Rowan Atkinson, a famous British comedian known worldwide as Mr. Bean, loves cars. He's questioning the benefits of electric cars.
The Guardian published an opinion piece by Atkinson on Sunday. The article was about proposed legislation in the UK that would stop the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030.
He said that electric cars are amazing machines. They are fast and quiet. In the past, they were also cheap to run. However, they may lack personality.
I'm starting to feel tricked. After learning more, electric cars don't seem to be very good for the environment.
The actor did electrical and electronic engineering at Newcastle Uni and an advanced degree in electrical engineering at The Queen's College, Oxford. He likes EVs but has some issues with the proposed ban.
Rowan Atkinson wrote an article about electric cars for The Guardian. He thinks there might be problems with them. He also talked about a possible ban on gas cars in the UK.
Ford trucks boosted sales by 10.7% in May. EV sales, on the other hand, decreased.
Electric cars don't emit exhaust, which is great for city air. But when looking at the whole process, it's different.
In a recent blog post, he referenced a video from Volvo. The video discussed greenhouse gas emissions from making an electric car. The video said the emissions are 70% higher because of the batteries used in electric cars. The video was released before the Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow.
Atkinson said there are other options being developed, like solid-state or hydrogen fuels. But, he also thinks that our attitude towards cars needs to change, not just the technology.
He said the car industry's commercial template is like fast fashion. This is the biggest issue for society's relationship with cars. The three-year lease models make people buy new cars often. But cars can last for 30 years with good care.
Mr. Bean made Rowan Atkinson famous worldwide. He played a bumbling, silent character. Mr. Bean was a comedic role. Many people know Atkinson because of Mr. Bean. He starred in many comedy sketches. Atkinson became an international star because of Mr. Bean.
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Atkinson said he's not against electric vehicles. He thinks they need more work. He gave advice to those unsure about them.
People who care about the environment ask me if they should buy an electric car. I tell them that if they have an old diesel car and drive a lot in the city, they should think about getting an electric car. But if not, they should wait for now.
Rowan Atkinson loves racing cars and studied electrical engineering. He's also famous for his comedy.
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He said that electric propulsion will be useful for the environment someday, but it's not useful yet.
