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As fuel prices surge due to the Iran conflict, Europe grapples with rationing fears and Britain considers boosting North Sea oil drilling. However, experts suggest a solution lies in our driveways: electric vehicles. These vehicles can significantly reduce petrol and diesel demand, extending fuel reserves. Norways success with EVs, despite long distances and harsh winters, demonstrates the UKs potential. The game-changer? Two-way charging transforms idle EVs into massive backup batteries, providing power during shortages. Despite challenges like double taxes on recharged electricity and limited hardware, models from Volkswagen, Nissan, and BYD are ready. If half of the expected eleven million EVs by 2030 support this, they could deliver sixteen gigawatts daily, nearly half the gas fleets output. Pushing electrification now could build a resilient energy shield against shocks, making driveway batteries the smart choice over endless drilling debates.

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