Gasoline/fossil fuels are one of the most energy dense things on earth.
They are easy to transport, store, are stable enough for average idiots to handle and are way more plentiful then the rare metals used in batteries.
The only thing EVs have is the emissions. But when your tesla is plugged into a fossil fired plant is it really any better?
Not to mention the fact that yes while electric is cheap now...it wont be if EVs become mainstream. Running your fridge will become as pricey as sitting their idleing your 351 all night.
And dont fool yourself. Renewables are not cheaper and can never supply the amount of power we need.
Fossil fuels are the only way to sustain the modern power hungry life we all live,
Energy dense is very true. Easy to transport? Gas explodes.
EV's also use less energy overall going same distance. The Tesla gets around 130 mpg similar to a gas car
*curent batteries use alot of precious metals. Massive amounts of time and energy are being put into new ways using more basic elements. How much have gas engine really changed in all the years?
I'm not saying we drop oil completely but so what if I don't buy as much of it. Renewables can't replace everything but what's wrong with trying a little here and there?
I've given stats before on where my energy in Kansas comes from but that won't matter with solar panels as my energy will be 100% self supplied.
We need fossil fuels to sustain our old ways. new technology allows for new stuff. Lightbulbs are a proof with LED's using 75% less energy than old incandescents.