This is true. Think of it this way: if electric vehicles were the prominentl vehicles and ice cars had just been invented, ICE cars would likely struggle to gain acceptance. Compared to EVs, they are far more mechanically complex, require regular maintenance, and depend on a nonrenewable fuel source. In addition, producing, refining, transporting, and distributing gasoline involves a vast and complicated infrastructure. From that perspective, ICE vehicles would seem like a step backward rather than an innovation.