I cannot help but think electric cars, as impressive as they are, are not the final solution but a mere stepping stone. Think of vinyl records as petrol, tape as deisel and the Telstra as a CD. What will be the MP3?
Vinyl is the real experience, just as a big naturally aspirated V8 is what a car experience is really all about.
I recently replaced my record deck with a Linn LP12D and have started to buy new vinyl discs. Vinyl endured, just as there will always be ICE engines.
Yes, cassettes are certainly "diesel" and battery powered vehicles are an interim phase.
I believe that hydrogen will be the end game, driving fuel cells to make electricity for the majority and nice internal combustion engines for us.
All that comes out of the exhaust is steam...
Talking of which, how about a hydrogen powered steam car.....?
