Thanks for this one. I have never been a big environmentalist, but even I recognize how bad batteries are. It blows my mind how people think they are so clean, and we haven't even lightly scratched the surface of what we would need to replace all the transportation, construction, mining, and power production with battery-using equivalents. You might also look into how much electricity and grid expansion that we would need to feed all that. It is a whole other massive revamp that would have to be done in parallel with replacing all the other things.,(reply>), @That'sNotOneOfMeat'sManyUses I would be fine with Nuclear being used more often, but the power companies want to stick to Type 2 reactors which are far worse then newer generation reactors.  Also i am fine with Nuclear as long as the trash and waste does not get dumped into a hold 70 miles from my home like they had planned.  <br><br>All vehicles have specific uses.  Do i need a 3/4 pick up with 490 HP, and 1000FTlbs of torque.  NOT AT ALL since i work an office job and tow 4 or 5 times a year.  Does anyone need a super car capable of 200MPH, when the faster speed limit in the country is 85?  Not at all.,(reply>), @John I don't see it as being useful (except in very limited and specific scenarios). In truth, the whole reason that there is a market, and that batteries (in EVs and hybrids) were chosen as the tech to follow was because of governmental decisions (Obama administration decision to back batteries rather than fuel cells or other tech). <br><br>I would personally rather see a move to nuclear for power generation, and use natural gas and/or hydrogen for portable applications.,(reply>), @That'sNotOneOfMeat'sManyUses In your opinion, should the US lead the development of this technology, or should the US just sit back and do nothing?  <br><br>Just curious if you think the US should just let other countries lead the world on this, instead of the US being a global leader.,(reply>), @John The EU is talking about no new gasoline powered vehicles by 2035. The Nordic countries are talking 2030. US Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer is pushing something similar. They may not be talking about everything, but they aren't limiting their laws to "stuff that makes sense".,(reply>), I don't think its about replacing everything.  But replacing stuff that makes sense.  Like cars that are used for short commutes.  If you can get 300 miles a charge, and you daily commute is less then 100 miles, then using an EV and plugging it in at night makes more sense.