Expensive ass gas

[Goodspeed]

Gas wars?

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Max Rockatansky = my childhood hero

I just have one question though, dealing with this oil situation and what not. I've heard a few rumors here and there that both our world's automakers and oil companies actually have decent replacements in the works, and nothing hybrid or electric. Could this be true? I just can't see billion dollar oil companies allowing themselves to eventually go under, they MUST have something going on. I wouldn't be surprised if they milk fossil fuels for all its worth until they run out, then come out with "new-oil" or something that is chemically the same. Possible?