Car Quote by Chris Paine
“Oil companies earned a permanent enemy in me when they messed with the electric car the first time around, and I think they continue to do a disservice in making it seem like fossil fuels are cheaper than they really are in terms of total cost.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Future of Energy” by Chris Paine, 2015
Oil firms resist electric vehicles, portraying fossil fuels as cheaper despite higher total costs, creating lasting opposition
In simple terms: Oil companies oppose EVs, claiming fossil fuels cost less overall
Key Takeaway
Recognize true costs, support clean energy
Themes
environment
economics
energy policy
corporate behavior
Mood
critical
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- consumer choice
- investment decisions
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
Externalities
market distortion
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do hidden costs affect energy choices?
- What policies could reveal true fuel costs?
A Different Perspective
Claims ignore long‑term environmental and health expenses
