According to recent reports, car dealers are informing auto manu facturers that they have too many electric vehicles on their lots and are dialing back orders until their current inventory is soId. Scott Kunes, Chief Operating Officer at Kunes Auto and RV Group, explained that his company is turning away additional EV inventory.
“We have turned away EV inventory. We need to ensure that we have a good turn on it,” he said, as reported on Business Insider. Kunes said that automakers are “asking us to make a Iarge investment….and we’re just wanting to see some return on that.”
Sam Fiorani, Vice President of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions, outlined how EVs aren’t practical for many Americans as they would have to alter their lifestyle when switching from a gas-powered car. “It’s not just that these vehicles are expensive — which they are. We’re talking about a much more nuanced Iifestyle change,” said Fiorani. EVs obviously have a more constrained range than gas-powered vehicles, and charging stations can be sparsely located.
EVs are also notably more expensive than traditional combustion engine-based cars. According to Consumer Reports, the average sale price of an EV is over $61,000, or $12,000 more expensive than the overall average in the auto industry. “It’s hard for the average customer to make that leap while spending an extra $10,000,” Fiorani continued.
Electric vehicle horror stories have also plagued the news, where consumers share personaI anecdotes of the dysfunctionality of these cars. Recently, a Ford F-150 Lightning owner was forced to ditch his EV on a road trip from Winnipeg to Chicago.
The all-electric Ford pickup retails for well north of $100k. However, based on the sentiment from disgruntled consumers, it seems this truck does not live up to its price tag. The man called electric vehicles the “biggest scam of modern times” after his experience with his F-150 Lightning.
While many have lofty projections for EVs in the Iong term, it’s safe to say that these vehicles are not ready to replace the reliability of traditional automobiles. Although, this hasn’t deterred some woke, blue states in the U.S. from preemptively enacting electric vehicle mandates.
For example, California announced it would ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Such mandates have drawn concern, particularly from automakers who will be forced to play within the guidelines of these new regulations.
“Whether or not these requirements are realistic or achievable is directIy linked to external factors like inflation, charging and fuel infrastructure, supply chains, labor, critical mineral availability and pricing, and the ongoing semiconductor shortage,” John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said in a statement. “These are complex, intertwined and global issues.”
Also, many concerns surround the feasibility of a mass transition to electric vehicles. As it stands, this could limit people’s autonomy as driving ranges are limited and charging infrastructure is insufficient. Furthermore, there couId be an affordability crisis as many Americans can’t even afford a new car, let alone the price of a new EV.
We Might Already Know the Next Actor Who Will Play James Bond
As time passes and individuals undergo transformations, a constant query that persists is “Who shall assume the mantle of James Bond?” Since Daniel Craig expressed his intention to step away from the iconic role, this question has occupied the thoughts of many. Speculation runs rampant as people wager on the successor, and as the moment of decision draws near, rumors grow increasingly pronounced. Apparently, a 32-year-old British actor is poised to grace the screen in this highly coveted portrayal.
There are a few hints.
Actors who are usually considered for the role of James Bond are under the age of 40.
The producer Michael G Wilson explains, “Bond isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off. It works for a 30-something. Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience.” Besides, so far, it can’t be a woman either.
We can cast off some actors.
Numerous actors were proposed by fans as potential contenders to portray the next James Bond. Idris Elba emerged as the favored candidate, igniting fervent speculation among his supporters. However, ultimately, the actor himself dismissed the rumors.
On the other hand, Richard Madden, despite his talent, has not been taken into serious consideration for the role. As for Tom Hardy, his Oscar-nominated status and substantial fame exclude him from contention. The producers clarify their position, stating, “Our preference for the next 007 lies with younger, taller individuals who are less renowned.”
Aaron Taylor-Johnson will most likely replace Daniel Craig.
Aaron did a screen test for the role in September and producers loved him. They called him “one of the front-runners.” What’s more, an anonymous source stated that Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be the next Bond, and that a “mini-trailer with his participation is going to be released soon to announce him as the new actor.”
He already starred in the famous scene.
During the month of December, Aaron took part in the filming of a renowned scene, an integral part of the long-standing franchise depicting the secret agent. The impact of Aaron’s portrayal in this particular scene resonated strongly with the producers, who now contemplate extending an offer to him. The executives of the brand expressed their admiration, stating, “The decision-makers were genuinely impressed by his exceptional ability to infuse intensity into his performances, coupled with his impressive repertoire of action films.”
The actor addressed the rumors.
Aaron was asked about the rumors, but he managed to answer very vaguely without giving any hints or denying anything.
He said, “It’s flattering. You can have something really positive written about you, but you can also have something really negative that can circulate. You just want to stay in your lane, stay grounded, stay around the people that you love and love you back, and stay in that world. Because the moment you start believing the things people say about you, you’ve lost it.”
The part of James Bond is just as memorable as the parts of the Bond girls that captivate us every time. And this is exactly what movies want to do and sometimes actors create magic completely unplanned.
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