2 Corinthians 5:7

For we live by faith, not by sight.

The whole concept of faith implies believing something without proof. Not a long stretch to see how people might believe in other, non religious, things without evidence.

I do really want to try the maggot cheese some day.

Exactly this. Imagine if gas powered motor could recharge in mere 12 hours and run for up to half the distance. Ah, that would be the dream.

And if you and 5 of your neighbors decide to refuel at the same time during peak hours you have a real chance of overloading your neighborhood grid. And your fuel tank is dead in 5 years, replacing which is more than half of your used cars cost.

Everything non-portable uses electric motors from the time the first wire was invented.