She could have purchased a Chevy Bolt, but, that would apparently have been Inconvenient
AOC’s admission over her Tesla purchase sparks debate online: ‘Do as I say, not as I do’
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a strong supporter of both the environment and American unions, Electrek reported. That’s why she wants to trade in her Tesla Model 3 for a union-made EV. Just one problem: she can’t find one.
The issue came up in a recent interview on “Face The Nation,” Electrek revealed. In the clip, AOC speaks about her need for a vehicle with the range to safely travel between Washington, D.C., and Queens, New York, a distance of 240 miles. At the time that she bought her car in 2020, a Tesla was her best option.
Tesla’s five million EVs aren’t union-made. In fact, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been outspoken against unions, even interfering with unionization efforts, Electrek explained.
However, at the time she bought her car, most other EVs weren’t, either, Electrek said. The only exception that was manufactured in the U.S. was the Chevy Bolt. The Bolt is an outstanding vehicle, Electrek said — but with a maximum range of 247 miles and slow charging speeds, it wouldn’t have been ideal for AOC’s situation.
Not ideal? You mean like how most EVs are “not ideal” for most Americans, but, they’re going to be jammed down our throats? Huh. If she really cared, she could stop and charge it up, maybe get something to eat, since it is around 228 miles from NYC to DC.
But, does anyone really believe AOC is constantly driving between DC and NYC? Who thinks she flies more?
Today, as she says she’s “looking into trading in our car now,” the selection is only slightly better. While many foreign manufacturers use union labor, in the U.S., aside from the Model 3 and the Bolt, AOC would be limited to the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Hummer EV, the Cadillac Lyriq, or the E-Transit — none of which are a good fit for her range needs. The upcoming Chevy Blazer and Equinox could be what AOC is looking for, however, as both reportedly have build options that reach about 300 miles per charge.
And, expensive. Gotta be tough on a Congress Critter’s salary, right? She’s basically saying you should be paying more and getting less.
Also, why can’t she take Amtrak? Sure, it would take longer, but, it is unionized. Probably doesn’t want to rub shoulders with the peasants.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a strong supporter of both the environment and American unions, Electrek


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