Russia temporarily bans fuel exports to most countries in response to shortages

https://lemmy.world/post/5527760

Russia temporarily bans fuel exports to most countries in response to shortages - Lemmy.world

At risk of smug, things like this really reinforce the arguments in favor of EVs.

Oh no, petroleum is more expensive… anyway…

Energy in the United States - Wikipedia

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.