# Why is this time different for the EV market?

**URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-this-time-different-for-the-ev-market/3441
**Category:** EV Small Talk
**Created:** [May 25, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-this-time-different-for-the-ev-market/3441 "2013-05-25T17:20:36Z")
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### Author: ![Editor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/49beb7/32.png) [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-this-time-different-for-the-ev-market/3441/1 "2013-05-25T17:20:36Z")

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We have had so many false dawns with EVs but this ongoing push by manufacturers and governments seems very different. What do you think is the difference this time around?

Regards,

Mark