Electric Tow Vehicles - Getting close

So I guess we just wash our hands of the whole reasons EVs were promoted in the first place; they were supposed to be more green - they aren't. Supposed to have a greater supply of raw materials - they don't. Just like fossil fuels, the raw materials for EVs are a finite supply. Many of those come from 3rd world countries that promote inhumane labor conditions. The ecological impact to mining raw materials is catastrophic especially in regions with fragile ecosystems. The methods of mining, shipping, delivering and production are ecologically worse than ICE production. The cost to charge vs dino fuel is actually worse. And while maintenance isn't as costly as an ICE when it comes time for a battery change it renders the vehicle worth less than the repair. The whole EV promotion was one big lie. I am not against EVs as an alternative. They're great for most people out there that use them as a replacement for their daily driver. I am against how it was promoted. The Iron fist "this is happening" politicized the whole thing to make a few folks a ton of money based on a stack of lies and cherry picked statistics beaten into submission. Free market was not the order of the day. It's so politicized now that many Tesla owners are actually embarrassed to own one. And secondary market is really soft. Again, nothing against EVs in general - awesome alternative. But if your reasons for buying an EV are to save the planet then some unbiased research might be suggested. I am totally aware all that ramble is shrugged off. Truth is, most people buy EVs because they think they're cool. Believing they are saving the planet and are cheaper to operate is a far away second and third.