2017 Last year for gas smart car in USA and Canada.

I "guess" the point is to at some time in the future have workable electric vehicles and lessen the need for mid-east oil. but I think with shale and adequate pipelines to move it around, we really don't need the mideast oil at this time.
if somebody wants to make a "statement" go ahead if it gives them a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. of course if you have an electric car in Ohio, it is in effect coal powered anyway. :)
bumpy