I should actually add there are two kinds of EVs that do make sense.
Short range hauling vehicles. Big enough to carry nickel-iron batteries. And are parked in industrial parks with large amperage 3 phase power.
electric bicycles. If we all really cared about the environment, we would get rid of the cars, and all get electric bicycles.
RE: Warnings from the past. Be careful how you think about Electric Vehicles (EVs).