Amory Lovins: Winning the oil endgame

The video discusses the shift from costly to profitable climate protection and oil alternatives. It highlights historical energy shifts, current oil concerns, and strategies for reducing oil use through efficiency and innovation. Technological advancements in vehicle design and manufacturing are explored, emphasizing carbon-composite materials and hybrid drives. A comprehensive strategy for eliminating oil dependence is presented, involving bio-fuels, natural gas, and government policies. The video concludes with a call to action for a sustainable oil endgame.

What is the new perspective on climate protection according to the video?

• It is not costly, but profitable.

• It is costly but necessary.

• It is neither costly nor profitable.

• It is costly and unprofitable.

What historical industry is used as an analogy for the current oil situation?

• The coal industry

• The whaling industry

• The steel industry

• The textile industry

What is one of the main risks associated with continued oil dependency?

• Loss of national competitiveness

• Enhanced national security

• Improved international relations

• Increased global competitiveness

What is the cost of saving a barrel of oil through efficiency improvements?

• $12

• $18

• $30

• $26

What is the potential job impact of investing in oil reduction strategies?

• No impact on jobs

• Creation of a million jobs

• Creation of two million jobs

• Loss of a million jobs

What material is highlighted for its potential to improve vehicle safety and efficiency?

• Aluminum

• Magnesium

• Steel

• Carbon-fiber composites

What is a key benefit of using carbon-fiber composites in vehicles?

• They are less safe than traditional materials.

• They are more expensive to produce.

• They absorb more energy per pound than steel.

• They are heavier than steel.

What is a 'fee-bate' as discussed in the video?

• A fee for inefficient vehicles and a rebate for efficient ones

• A rebate for purchasing any vehicle

• A tax on all vehicles

• A subsidy for electric vehicles only

What historical period is cited as an example of successful oil reduction in the U.S.?

• 1960-1968

• 2000-2008

• 1977-1985

• 1990-1998

What is the role of the military in the transition away from oil?

• To oppose the transition

• To lead the transition

• To catalyze the transition for security reasons

• To ignore the transition