>Tesla's hype machine notwithstanding. The Nissan Leaf demonstrates the real future of electric vehicles, not Tesla. >The notion that $150 oil's modest pinchi

>Tesla's hype machine notwithstanding. The Nissan Leaf demonstrates the real future of electric vehicles, not Tesla. >The notion that $150 oil's modest pinching of SUV drivers' wallets will magically make all of the above go away is lunacy. Running your car on electricity is already way cheaper than gasoline and has been for some time. The only thing needed to get most people to switch is a slightly cheaper and hardier battery. A more expensive electric car is often still cheaper in the long run. The Saudis can see this, which is why they're worried, and that is the main reason why oil is so cheap right now and will remain so, possibly indefinitely.