Yes, electric cars represent a minimally invasive lifestyle change for an environmentally friendly future, they are taking up the bulk of most manufacturer’s R&D budgets, and giving start-ups a chance at the big time. But has it really gotten to the point that an oil-rich country like Saudi Arabia, which is mainly known for exotic and luxury cars, wants to create cars that operate without the fuel it so amply supplies? Apparently this isn’t even a few billionaires looking for something clever to do with their extra cash, but the Saudi government itself.
