Being objective and presenting factual data is not the same as being critical in my opinion. It’s simply one way to limit unsupported marketing hype that would occur if left unchecked. Honesty is necessary, and still has a place in our society. It’s one thing to show an electric F-150 pickup towing a train, but how will it perform towing a camper in Colorado in winter? That’s more relevant.
We know wind drag presents a huge problem for electric vehicles, so towing a large trailer, even if relatively light, kills range. And to a lesser degree extreme cold and mountains.
It doesn’t mean an electric F-150 shouldn’t be sold (as an example), but potential buyers need to be aware of the vehicle’s limitations. Ford and other vehicle manufacturers will likely highlight the positives, and downplay negatives.
The following video is a little long but shows the effect mountains have on EVs, even when applied to cars with long range. In this case they compare a Tesla versus electric Mustang; and there’s no towing involved.
https://youtu.be/hA_B7qPyUDA
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