Is that really phrased as a question?

It’s been a truism for decades. Well, starting with more effective engines. The fabled 3-litre-car (if anyone remembers) could have been widespread reality since… idk the 90s I guess, but it never happened thanks to oil lobbies.

edit: oops that was eurocentric I guess. “3-litre-car” means that it consumes 3 litres of fuel on 100km. And such cars did and do exist but were never developed & advertised as they would have deserved.

Does a bear shit in the woods?

Always

Big Oil has historically kneecapped any legislation, technology, or competition that could conceivably endanger their dominance of the market. It’s been a core operating principle of the entire industry since the days of Henry Ford.

Well duuh.

Didn’t read the article, can confirm yes.

Literally any ham fisted conspiracy idea is true. Big money has control over your life and there is nothing anyone can do. Legally…

Who else has the motive, means, and opportunity?

Yes. Next question.

Have for decades