Nothing will replace Gold @rolly777 ...that has been proven through the ages, but graphite and lithium just might go along way towards replacing Oil
Even the large oil company's are starting to accept that fact.
https://electrek.co/2017/02/01/shell-electric-vehicle-chargers-gas-stations/
Look at China
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrap...siders-move-to-ban-gas-guzzlers/#34a2c33a51b7
Also there has been a big uptake of late with most of the major car manufactures towards EV's the likes of VW , Nissan , BYD even Porsche
Its the next generations children that will drive this as they are being brought up with the green message firmly ingrained.
How much Graphite will be needed?? its just getting started watch this space
http://benchmarkminerals.com/graphi...ion-batteries-to-more-than-treble-in-4-years/