 Alec Tyson, the report's lead author and associate director of research at Pew, says, quote, although broad public support for renewable energy is still there, the breadth of that support is less widespread than it was four years ago or even one year ago, end quote. Now, the report, titled How Americans View National, Local, and Personal Energy Choices, shows tempered interest in EVs as well. Survey respondents are showing reluctance to embrace initiatives like phasing out gas-powered vehicles.