Listen "Episode 21: EV Myths, Fires & Fearmongering: Jess Shanahan on the Truth About Electric Vehicles"
Episode Synopsis
Are EVs really dangerous? Are battery fires as common as the headlines suggest? In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ sits down with UK-based data storyteller and journalist Jess Shanahan to cut through the EV misinformation dominating the media.
Jess, founder of Charge Happy, breaks down what the data actually says about electric vehicle safety, charging convenience, and the media’s obsession with clickbait fear. From EV battery myths to the psychology behind adoption resistance, this episode dives deep into the stories being told—and the truth being buried.
🔌 Topics covered:
-Are EV fires really more common? (Spoiler: No.)
-Why EV charging can be part of the road trip experience
-Combating misinformation with data and clarity
-The link between slow travel, user behavior, and smart EV content
-The power of data storytelling to change minds and drive adoption
If you’re tired of the noise and ready for real talk on electric vehicles, this is your episode.
✅ Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated with every new episode.
📢 Got thoughts or spicy pushback? Drop it in the comments—we're here for the conversation.
Jess, founder of Charge Happy, breaks down what the data actually says about electric vehicle safety, charging convenience, and the media’s obsession with clickbait fear. From EV battery myths to the psychology behind adoption resistance, this episode dives deep into the stories being told—and the truth being buried.
🔌 Topics covered:
-Are EV fires really more common? (Spoiler: No.)
-Why EV charging can be part of the road trip experience
-Combating misinformation with data and clarity
-The link between slow travel, user behavior, and smart EV content
-The power of data storytelling to change minds and drive adoption
If you’re tired of the noise and ready for real talk on electric vehicles, this is your episode.
✅ Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated with every new episode.
📢 Got thoughts or spicy pushback? Drop it in the comments—we're here for the conversation.
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