Quote:
Originally Posted by roly
gasoline accounts for about half of all oil consumption in the US so its very significant.
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Oil is used in the powering, lubrication, and manufacture of everything. So even if gasoline accounts for a good chunk of our consumption, the effects of replacement are least felt on the automobile. It's one item.
Here are just a few of the other things we need oil for:
Antihistamines
Credit Cards
Ink
Surfboards
Antiseptics
Asphalt
Dentures
Insecticides
Surgical Equipment
Antibiotics
Deoderant
Lipstick
Syringes
Artificial Limbs
Diapers
Medical Equipment
Telephones
Aspirin
Dinnerware
Nylon Rope
Tennis Balls
Balloons
DVDs
Pacemakers
Tennis Rackets
Bandages
Dyes
Pantyhose
Tennis Shoes
Cameras
Eyeglass Frames
Perfumes
Tents
Candles
Fertilizers
Photographic Film
Toothbrushes
Clothing
Food Preservatives
Piano Keys
Toothpaste
Computers
Footballs
Plastics
Toys
Cough Syrup
Glue Shampoo
Tranquilizers
Cosmetics
Golf Balls
Shaving Cream
Umbrellas
Crayons
Heart Valve Replacements
Soft Contact Lenses
Vitamin Capsules
Those are just a sampling. There are many many more.... jet fuel, train fuel, ship fuel, electrical generation fuel.... so in my personal opinion, any statistics that show cars as the most significant consumption of oil is inaccurate, and why I say getting an electric car won't make any difference. Not unless you're also willing to give up
everything else.