Not so grim imo. Everything is made from something, and that some crude oil is being used in this way (not burned) and it's using as much of the product as possible (less waste) is a good thing
using as much of the product as possible (less waste) is a good thing
You're right on that. I'm not convinced a world full of EV's & related industry will be significantly more pleasant than a world full of ICEV's but that's probably another discussion.
Not so grim imo. Everything is made from something, and that some crude oil is being used in this way (not burned) and it's using as much of the product as possible (less waste) is a good thing