The Electrification Coalition has conducted an interesting poll, which shows support for electric vehicles to be high among Americans.
Download the presentation here (pdf).
Key Findings:
- Voters See Electric Cars As A Critical, Transformative Step Forward
- Americans Believe Electric Cars Will Reduce Pollution And Dependence On Foreign Oil, While Creating Jobs
- Voters Support A Proposal To Electrify Transportation With Support Increasing As They Learn More
- Voters Overwhelmingly Prefer A Candidate Who Supports The Proposal And Ascribe A Range Of Positive Attributes To Them
- The Most Compelling Arguments Focus On Reducing Air Pollution & Reliance On Middle East Oil, As Well As On Keeping Jobs From Going To China
- Interfering With The Free Market And Increased Spending Are The Most Persuasive Opposition Messages, But Less Compelling Than Arguments In Favor
