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Gas price hikes drive up interest in electric vehicles

Rising fuel costs linked to the Iran war are driving U.S. consumers to switch from older SUVs to electric vehicles, boosting sales of models like the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV.

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When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn't thinking about the cost of gas. He just thought EVs were better and "wanted to be part of the future." Now that the Iran war is spiking…

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Gas price hikes drive up interest in electric vehicles

When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn't thinking about the cost of gas. He just thought EVs were better and "wanted to be part of the future." Now that the Iran war is spiking…

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HDR | Hickory Daily Record broke the news in on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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