It is true that the increasing sales of electric cars in the United States have not yet resulted in a significant decrease in demand for oil. One of the main reasons for this is the continued reliance on fossil fuels, particularly oil, in the production of plastics. Plastic is a versatile and widely used material in the manufacturing of consumer goods, packaging, and … [Read more...] about Plastics to blame: Increasing sales of electric cars in the U.S. have not yet resulted in a significant decrease in demand for oil