Fortunetly Don that stereotype view put into the minds of most of the world for decades by the controlled media is actually incorrect thanks to EV enthusiasts who have forced scientists at the World Resources Institute to dispel it once and for all by extensive research. Yet it was only mentioned in a few global publications as it suits the energy big wigs.

As recent as the start of last year studies have been conclusive that EVs using coal energy are still 17 to 22 percent more efficient than the best diesels.
Lithium has picked up with demand there are now processing centres being constructed globally.
I prefer lead acid as they are 105% recycleable that been alot of waste from industry from mining contains lead in the sludge and fluke.

If you follow the research into mining, transporting and refining of fossil fuels, Powergrids are more efficient in transporting the energy required by Evs that are from 80 per cent efficient up in its usage.

Australia a Solar hot spot for the world, SA also has hot rocks for thermal energy, aussie designed wave/tide energy plants are amazingly the best in the world and gov hasnt bothered to help there so the inventor went to the UK where they are finishing the largest wave/tidal energy plant in the world.

We have to evolve somehow the drudgery of a constantly failing society and world will lead to more efficient ways to live.

edit* Theres a 1200 ute EV project on the Wurzel linky