The difference in fossil fuel prices between neighboring states in the US shows the anti-human market intervention in effect. Rather than compete with higher efficiency energy, some people feel it appropriate to artificially limit supply. It just makes people more poor and does not solve the problem.
In my area, we have access to efficient electricity because of hydroelectric generators on the Columbia River. However, with the high cost and inefficiency of batteries, it still doesn't make sense to use electricity for vehicles. Batteries ultimately need to be replaced — and it's expensive! Perhaps that will change with much higher efficiency batteries, however there will need to be signifigant improvements!