# A Chat with Max Patten

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Podcast: [Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kilowatt-a-podcast-about-electric-vehicles-52300)
Published: 2026-05-01T04:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Max Patten of EVs for All America discusses the deep politicization of electric vehicles in the U.S. and the need for a non-partisan approach to consumer education. He explores how shifting political perceptions, driven by the economic benefits of local EV manufacturing, are creating a new landscape for broader adoption across the political spectrum.

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