Question

Why does the author include the detail about cars running out of gas

Answer 1

Putting the explanation of the gas shortage and the resulting increased interest in electric cars into a chronological structure helps the reader to see.

Fossil fuels like petroleum, natural gas, and coal are taken from deep within the earth. Some early cars ran on strange fuels like gunpowder and coal gas.

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Answer 2

Answer: Through electrification of 53 percent of the vehicle miles traveled primarily from passenger cars, small trucks, buses and off-road equipment, along with more wind and solar power plants, the nation would realize a reduction in greenhouse gases of 550 metric tons per year in 35 years, equal to 100 million gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles taken off the road, according to the report.

Explanation: Electric vehicles can help decrease levels of greenhouse gases.

Using wind and solar power can positively impact the future.

Passenger cars, small trucks, buses, and off-road equipment are major contributors of greenhouse gases.

Greenhouse gases cause global warming.