The short version

Rodney Brooks predicted on January 1, 2018: “Electric cars hit 30% of US car sales. NET 2027.” Verdict: Partially right. As of Q3 2024, US electric vehicle sales reached only 8.9%. Brooks updated on Jan 1, 2025: 'There is no way it can reach 30% in 2027. I was way too optimistic.'

Prediction by

Rodney Brooks

On January 1, 2018

“Electric cars hit 30% of US car sales. NET 2027.”

Follow-up

As of Q3 2024, US electric vehicle sales reached only 8.9%. Brooks updated on Jan 1, 2025: 'There is no way it can reach 30% in 2027. I was way too optimistic.'

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