China is pushing the global energy revolution into a new phase—and the consequences for oil, gasoline, electric vehicles, batteries, and fossil fuels could be enormous. From next-generation batteries and massive renewable-energy projects to the rapid growth of electric vehicles, China is building an energy system that could dramatically reduce its dependence on oil. Recent data shows China’s EV adoption is already displacing significant amounts of oil demand, while the country is targeting a major expansion in wind and solar power.

But is this really the beginning of the end of the oil era, or is the world still decades away from replacing petroleum?

In this episode, we explore China’s new energy breakthrough, battery technology, renewable energy, electric vehicles, oil demand, clean energy, energy storage, and the future of fossil f ...