Question

Identify a counterclaim for the following argument.
Driving electric or hybrid cars is the best way to cut down on air pollution.
a. gas-powered cars are the largest private source of air pollution
b. electric and hybrid cars are designed to last 12 to 15 years.
c. The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.
d. Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas powered car engines.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
A suitable counterclaim for the argument "Driving electric or hybrid cars is the best way to cut down on air pollution" is:

**c. The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.**

This counterclaim presents an alternative solution to reducing air pollution that does not rely solely on individual choices regarding electric or hybrid cars. It suggests that investing in public transportation could be a more effective method for reducing overall emissions and managing environmental impact.