The Electric Vehicle Adoption Curve in New York City

The Electric Vehicle Adoption Curve in New York City

PhotobucketIn response to my piece about the EV adoption curve in New York City, Josh Levin writes:

Eighty percent of the adults who live in Manhattan do not own motor vehicles, and rely on buses, subway, taxis to get around — plus their own two feet … Manhattan is a rather atypical place. My guess is that only 1-2% of the US population lives in Manhattan or similar center-city areas.

Thanks for writing, Josh. You’re certainly right that Manhattan is atypical re: the issues facing car drivers. Every few years, I’ve been unlucky enough to find myself driving a car in The City that I love — but the driving climate that I royally hate.  And yes, with the traffic, the parking prices, the super-aggressive pedestrians and bicyclists, the taxi drivers from hell, ultra-complex signs and rules, rudeness, double and triple parking — they have FAR bigger driving challenges than transitioning from ICEs to EVs.

To me, the EV slam-dunks of the world are places like Bermuda (thus my team’s concentration on bringing EVs there): low speeds, short drives, narrow roads, great incentives, ridiculously high gas prices, and an eco-sensitive and wealthy population. As I joke with my friends, if I fail with EVs there, I’m jumping off a bridge.

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One comment on “The Electric Vehicle Adoption Curve in New York City
  1. Robert says:

    Interesting – Bemuda… I had a Doctor recently discuss EV’s as conversions for this Carribean area, or one of its neighbors! (Thanks Chris!)

    Anyone interesting In Joining Chris in helping bring EV Conversions to the light of day there in Garages, Shops, Schools, and Colleges? Have a look at http://www.evsociety.ca – check out the manual for sale there, and my site – http://www.myelectricfly.com – for simple overview steps of EV Conversions!

    Robert (Electricman)