The transition to electric cars is inevitable.  50% of US consumption of oil is used for passenger vehicles.  It is the largest single use of oil and it is easily replaced by EVs which cannot be said of heavy transport, agriculture and air travel.

This site is indicative of the forecasts staring car companies in the face.  Electrify or disappear.

http://sustainablesociety.com/current-issues/252-energy-realities-3-the-world-has-not-enough#.WN8ATGe1uUk

Cheers,
John Meyer