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Originally Posted by cleanspeed1
Diesel fuel is the dregs from producing gasoline, and in proportion is not "limited" per se.
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Not true. Or at best half true, 'cause it'd be just as accurate to say that gasoline is the dregs of producing diesel fuel.
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As far as the batteries are concerned, there are other chemistries and styles out there that could get the job done, but as long as there is a high demand/short supply situation that can be exploited, the other things will not be pursued.
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Except that there's no shortage of lithium. It's one of the more common elements, and there are minable deposits in many places (including some near me). Nor do the batteries use up their lithium: if you put 10 gallons of gas (about 65 pounds) in your car, you have to replace it after you've driven a few hundred miles. Put the same 65 pounds of lithium in batteries, and they'll last for many years, plus you can recycle the batteries and get back the same 65 lbs of lithium you started with.