“Photo of electric charging station “powered by diesel generator” is emblematic of the electric vehicle movement.”
Social media posts
Facebook. Claim dated 25 Feb 2023.
PolitiFact rated thisMostly False
What PolitiFact found
A 2018 photo of an electric vehicle charging station powered by a diesel fuel generator was a test by an Australian to see whether it would work for EV drivers in remote areas, but it's not how most EVs are charged.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 25 February 2023. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 2 March 2023, 5 days later. Its rating was “Mostly False”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/delynne.schneider/posts/pfbid0vhEZsXUc3CEQc3y98zxxqkF9DSDkDTuedc…
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