Will EVs Surge Amid Iran Oil Shocks?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the Iran war on global oil markets and its potential to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in the U.S.

Gas prices are spiking as the Iran war disrupts global oil markets — so will this be the moment that finally supercharges EV adoption in the U.S.? This week on Political Climate, we explore how past energy shocks have driven policy shifts aimed at greater energy diversification — and whether history is repeating itself, only with new stakes. Avery Ash, CEO of Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE), joins the show to discuss how geopolitics, consumer behavior, and technological advancements are colliding at a pivotal moment. Does the U.S. need a more strategic, policy-driven approach to energy security in an era of rising conflict and global competition? Political Climate is presented by ClearPath, one of the most influential organizations working to advance American energy innovation while reducing global emissions. Subscribe to catch all of our latest episodes! And head on over to ⁠politicalclimatepodcast.com⁠ to sign up for our soon returning newsletter.

People in this episode

Guest: Avery Ash

Topics covered

• electric vehicles
• oil markets
• energy policy
• geopolitics

Keywords

• EV adoption
• energy diversification
• consumer behavior
• technological advancements

Sponsors

ClearPath

Mentioned in this episode

Products: electric vehicles

Books & works: Political Climate

Places: Iran, U.S.

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