I understand that, and that production is taking place and is up to nearly 500,000..and ND is booming....but we use nearly 10,000,000,000 barrels a year...the simple undeniable fact is that we don't have plenty of
oil and will continue to import more than half of our consumption... Edited to add that (I am no expert) but based upon what I read, electric cars will not be the answer, not even close. There are communities where they can provide economical and practical transportation but it appears that battery technology does not (as yet) provide the amount of energy that most people demand. I understand that there are well intentioned people both within and outside the administration who are eager to pursue this option...but reallly, if I were king, I would let the market decide the winners... and in any case I will continue to destroy the local ozone and peace and quiet with early morning blasts with my Superformance...