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What questions do you have about the joys and struggles of owning an EV?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The argument for owning EQT is that it benefits from that demand growth.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"Young people, they feel let down… disappointed in policymakers for allowing this to happen. And they also feel just sad that the 'Australian Dream' of owning a house is unattainable for them."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The companies worth owning are those with contracted demand, captive supply chain, or irreplaceable positions in the physical infrastructure that no amount of software optimization can eliminate.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“What’s wrong with Negroes owning beach houses? What do you want, Guitar? You mad at every Negro who ain’t scrubbing floors and picking cotton. This ain’t Montgomery, Alabama.”

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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