Electric Cars: History and Future

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What is an electric car?

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A vehicle that is powered by electricity instead of gasoline.

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What is a hybrid car?

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A vehicle that uses two sources of fuel, typically gasoline and electricity.

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What are emissions?

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Harmful gases released into the atmosphere from burning fuel.

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What is the Clean Air Act?

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A law that aims to reduce air pollution and restrict harmful emissions from vehicles.

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What is a renewable resource?

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Energy that comes from sources that are naturally replenished, like solar or wind energy.

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How do electric cars benefit the environment?

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They produce no tailpipe emissions, reducing air pollution.

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What is the main advantage of electric cars over gasoline-powered cars?

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They can be powered by energy from renewable resources.

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What was the significance of the late 1960s for electric cars?

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Electric cars made a comeback during this time.

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What motivates car builders to create better electric cars?

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Laws like the Clean Air Act that restrict harmful emissions.

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What is the main idea of 'The Resurgence' section?

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It discusses the comeback of electric cars starting in the late 1960s.