Hello, to really get a clear idea, you should conduct a comparative study between a conventional car and an electric vehicle. In terms of manufacturing and distribution, they likely consume similar amounts of energy and oil. However, the real advantage comes during their use. A traditional gasoline car relies 100% on oil, whereas an EV gives you the opportunity to use renewable energy, as it mainly runs on electricity. Even if the electricity used for EVs is generated from oil, the gains might not seem significant due to the energy losses in transportation and conversion. However, burning oil outside cities in controlled environments allows for higher efficiency and the use of filters, reducing urban pollution.
I believe this answer provides a good foundation, but more detailed analysis is needed to confirm these points. I really enjoy these kinds of questions because they challenge some of the biggest stereotypes we hold. Another question could be: Do solar panels truly produce no CO2, considering that oil is burned to calcine the silicon used in their production?
The fuel consumption during transportation of newly manufactured automotive vehicles (conventional engine powered or EVs) is negligible when compared to the lifecycle fuel usage of conventional vehicles. So the comparison of the two types based on transpiration fuel used does not make sense.
To make a fair comparison, you shoul make a LCA, and choose the right functional unit, based on usage (km or miles). You must also consider if the electricity used to charge the electrical car is from alternative source or from fossil fuels.
Conventional automotive consumes oil as fuel to generate energy by combustion or pressurized than electric vehicle use battery as power source
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