David Pakman: Electric Cars Could Cut Oil Imports by 40% by 2030

[WhoIsNumberNone]

–Electric cars could cut oil imports to the UK 40% by 2040.

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/10/electric-cars-could-cut-oil-imports-40-by-2030

[zebonaut]

1. Electric Cars. Exxon Mobile's biggest Fear

As they fight behind the scenes to delay its implementation

[FiveGoodMen]

2. Only if we aren't using oil at the power plants

Takes the same amount of energy to move a car whether it comes from gasoline or electricity.

Lots of power plants use oil.

Hydroelectric, solar, etc. are a different story, but a lot of the same oil will get burned whether in the car's engine or at some remote location.

[DeSwiss]

3. Closer.

- They need to lose the cord next.

K&R