Rowan Atkinson, who plays Mr Bean, is being blamed for slowing sales of electric vehicles in the UK. Motor.ru reports this with reference to The Telegraph.
In 2023, Atkinson published a column in The Guardian, where he expressed doubts about the environmental friendliness of electric cars. He suggested that from an environmental point of view, cars with traditional engines may be more environmentally friendly than electric cars. Atkinson also expressed hope for the future of hydrogen and synthetic fuel cars.
Environmental activists from Green Alliance disagree with Atkinson's opinion. They believe that his words mislead people and encourage them to refuse to buy electric vehicles. The company blames Atkinson for slowing sales of electric vehicles in the UK.