World petrol demand 'likely to peak by 2030 as electric car sales rise'
by Adam Vaughan from Environment | The Guardian on (#356NB)
Wood Mackenzie predicts global oil growth will plateau about 2035 - earlier than some previous forecasts
World petrol demand will peak within 13 years thanks to the impact of electric cars and more efficient engines, energy experts have predicted.
UK-based Wood Mackenzie said it expected the take-up of electric vehicles to cut gasoline demand significantly, particularly beyond 2025 as the battery-powered cars go mainstream.
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