Russia temporarily bans fuel exports to most countries in response to shortages
Russia temporarily bans fuel exports to most countries in response to shortages
At risk of smug, things like this really reinforce the arguments in favor of EVs.
Oh no, petroleum is more expensive… anyway…
The electric car still has less emissions then an ICE, even if the electricity is from a coal power plant. The reason is simple: the plant is more efficient than the ICE and the whole chain to the BEV on the road is very efficient.
Not to mention that there is no other way to transition away from oil. You have to start somewhere. Build more renewable sources and you automatically get cleaner cars too.