APP - For those thinking we can just eliminate oil

[canceled.2021.1]

I know it is a popular myth that if we just embrace electric cars we will eliminate our need for the combustion engine and thus eliminate our need for oil.

But, I don't think most people really know how many things in their daily lives derived as a byproduct of oil. It isn't just gasoline and diesel


Here is a nice list. It isn't by any means comprehensive

ink
upholstery
vitamin capsules
dashboards
skis
mops
umbrellas
nylon rope
shampoo
guitar strings
refrigerators
toys (LEGOs, for instance)
glue
cameras
pajamas
purses
life jackets
luggage
toothbrushes
crayons
pillows
balloons
football helmets
footballs
roller-skate wheels
nail polish
panty hose
insect repellant
ice cube trays
trash bags
sun glasses
paint brushes
artificial limbs
perfumes
shoes
DVDs
dice
surf boards
tents
telephones
drinking cups
milk jugs
lipstick
rubbing alcohol
shaving cream
garden hose
heart valves
hearing aids
toilet seats.

 

[Celticguy]

So let's focus on converting cars to natural gas so we can continue to have toothbrushes.