Electric vehicles will end oil wars - if we let them
Electrek••world
Key Points:
- The US, under former President Donald Trump, launched a controversial invasion of Venezuela aiming to seize the country's oil resources, resulting in at least 40 deaths according to Venezuelan officials.
- This conflict highlights the broader issue of oil dependence fueling international disputes, as seen in historical and ongoing conflicts like Russia's actions in Ukraine and Europe's reliance on Russian oil.
- Electric vehicles (EVs) present a strategic solution to reduce oil demand, as most oil consumption is tied to transportation, particularly light-duty vehicles, and EVs can be powered by diverse domestic energy sources, enhancing energy independence.
- The global transition away from oil is already underway, with countries like the US, Norway, and China reaching or passing peak oil demand, driven largely
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