What is FUD?

An acronym for ‘fear, uncertainty and doubt’, FUD is a tactic often used in politics and the media to influence our opinion on something by sharing misleading or confusing information. 

FUD is often seen when discussing sustainability and net zero - as many large corporations have financial interests in fossil fuels, they can use FUD in an attempt to slow down the transition to renewable energy and net zero alternatives, allowing them to continue to profit from the oil and gas industry.

EV campaign group FairCharge and Robert Llewellyn’s Fully Charged Show have launched the #StopBurningStuff campaign to counter anti-EV FUD with facts.

Let’s look into a few of these claims in more detail, and try to see through the FUD…