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Claim: Consumers should switch to electric cars.
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Reason: Electric cars are a better choice for the environment. Reason: Electric cars save consumers money.
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-According to 2020 Consumer Reports study, electric vehicle fuel costs are about 60% less than gas-powered vehicles
-Pricing of electrical vehicles is becoming increasingly comparable to that of traditional-fueled vehicle options, and they typically have lower maintenance costs over their lifespan
-The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that transportation is the largest contributor to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making up about a third of total emissions in 2020. Greenhouse gases negatively impact the environment by trapping heat and raising the temperature of the planet.
-Electric vehicles typically emit fewer greenhouse gases over their life cycle compared to traditional gas-powered cars, depending on their source of electricity

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Reason: Electric cars are a better choice for the environment:

  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that transportation is the largest contributor to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making up about a third of total emissions in 2020. Greenhouse gases negatively impact the environment by trapping heat and raising the temperature of the planet.
  • Electric vehicles typically emit fewer greenhouse gases over their life cycle compared to traditional gas-powered cars, depending on their source of electricity.

Reason: Electric cars save consumers money:

  • According to 2020 Consumer Reports study, electric vehicle fuel costs are about 60% less than gas-powered vehicles.
  • Pricing of electrical vehicles is becoming increasingly comparable to that of traditional-fueled vehicle options, and they typically have lower maintenance costs over their lifespan.