Over the years the US authorities have been used of being in the pockets of the oil companies. The billions upon billions of dollars in oil taxes have propped up many governments around the world not just the US. While the likes of Tesla Motors have effectively funded themselves to get where they are today, is the US government doing enough to promote electric vehicles?
When will we see the crossover point between gasoline and electric powered travel? Will the authorities ever really cut their ties with the oil companies?