The top comment of the OP article is very interesting, too.
This is a kind of economic tipping point. A sea change which will have global consequences. Among other things, it makes it much less interesting to invest in any new fossil infrastructure - if demand for gas shrinks that rapidly, investments are much less likely to turn into profits.
That is an interesting point, I’m in the category that only has an old gas car but it pretty much only gets used for occasional hiking trips and similar, not commuting or regular errands.
Yes. One reason is because the economic advantage of electric vehicles is largest for people who drive a lot. Thus the vehicles which are driven most, are being replaced fastest, just as said comment explains.
The top comment of the OP article is very interesting, too.
This is a kind of economic tipping point. A sea change which will have global consequences. Among other things, it makes it much less interesting to invest in any new fossil infrastructure - if demand for gas shrinks that rapidly, investments are much less likely to turn into profits.
That is an interesting point, I’m in the category that only has an old gas car but it pretty much only gets used for occasional hiking trips and similar, not commuting or regular errands.
Yes. One reason is because the economic advantage of electric vehicles is largest for people who drive a lot. Thus the vehicles which are driven most, are being replaced fastest, just as said comment explains.