All points make a good read Andrew, All I will add — power is also one form of energy that is derived by converting/channelizing other sources of raw energy of natural gas/ oil or other sources. It would be an interesting debate looking out for overall efficiency from original source to final usage in cars while vaidating “Cutting-edge electric cars today are better than their gas-powered counterparts.”

Lest it gets lost in translation, I do like your blog.