1 in 4 Americans say they want to purchase an electric car
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With gas prices climbing to record highs, more consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle, according to a survey from motor club AAA.
About one-quarter of Americans say they want to get an electric vehicle as their next car purchase, the survey released Wednesday found. Many consumers, however, are worried about the rising cost of electric vehicles and not having a charging station nearby, the AAA survey said.
"The increase in gas prices over the last six months has pushed consumers to consider going electric, especially for younger generations," Greg Brannon, AAA's Automotive Engineering and Industry Relations director said in a press release. "They are looking for ways to save, and automakers continue to incorporate cool styling and the latest cutting-edge technology into electric vehicles, which appeal to this group."
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