DOE Rolls Out Program to Promote Electric Vehicles
To help cut dependence on foreign oil and reach the
administration's goal of 1 million advanced technology
vehicles by 2015, DOE is taking new steps to promote electric
vehicles.
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55 of the world's 65 largest oil producing countries are past their production peaks and in decline.
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Fossil fuels provide more than 85% of all the energy consumed in the US, nearly two-thirds of our electricity, and virtually all of our transportation fuels. (Source: DOE)
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The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
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In 2007, about 58% of the petroleum consumed in the U.S. was imported from foreign countries--primarily Canada, Saudia Arabia, Venezuela, Mexico and Nigeria. (Source: EIA)
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Electricity generation accounts for about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
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