Mr. Bean Blamed for EV Delays

‘Mr. Bean’ actor, who called EVs ‘soulless,’ blamed as one reason for slow electric vehicle adoption in the U.K. BY PRARTHANA PRAKASH February 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM GMT+2 British comedian Rowan Atkinson KATE GREEN—GETTY IMAGES Britain’s efforts to expand the uptake of electric vehicles have been an uphill battle. The country achieved the milestone of selling its 1 millionth electric car last month, but is still grappling with many challenges, from

A Fortune article screenshot shows British comedian Rowan Atkinson, known for playing Mr. Bean, posing in a suit. The headline humorously blames him for slow electric vehicle adoption because he called EVs “soulless.” It is shared as a sarcastic reaction to anti-EV sentiment and the exaggerated idea that one celebrity caused a national trend. EN: A Fortune article screenshot shows British comedian Rowan Atkinson, known for playing Mr. Bean, posing in a suit. The headline humorously blames him for slow electric vehicle adoption because he called EVs “soulless.” It is shared as a sarcastic reaction to anti-EV sentiment and the exaggerated idea that one celebrity caused a national trend.

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