Have we ever transferred to a different mode of transportation because of the reasons we are finding for the combustion engine? I don’t think we were running out of horses when the combustion engine came along. I don’t think we were running out of steam driven locomotives. This is the first time I can remember where resource scarcity and not technology is forcing a change in the mode of transportation. This means we might be asked to “settle” in order to make the transition, ie accept a lighter, less safe, more maintenance intensive battery powered vehicle.
I guess after a generation or two, people will forget. But first the pout. And what are we going to do with 15 billion jilions pounds of heavy battery metals?
I heard the gas station of the future will involve swapping out battery trays for fresh ones. A swap rental system like we use for rhino grill gas.
Don’t you remember? Necessity is the mother of invention.