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...engine quickly became dominant as the best power system around for cars. Even though the electric powertrain was finer in many respects, as a resource of energy, the battery was no match for the high-energy content, ease of handling, cheap and abundant supplies of petroleum motor fuel. Today, after the electric car was nearly forgotten, it might actually surpass all other means of transportation. As accessible petroleum deposits decline, automobile populations soar, cities are becoming polluted with combustion by-products, the internal combustion engine is ever more falling prey due to its own victory. Since personal transportation continues to be an important link in the economy of today’s societies, individual automobile ownership seems to be the system of choice. So, it becomes necessary for automobiles to become more environmentally friendly and more fuel-efficient. Even though the electric car has been around for decades, it was never taken seriously until now. Due to being urged by state and federal legislation to design automobiles that emit low to no pollutants at all, automobile designers are designing vehicles t controlled more easily at a power plant than at the tailpipes of millions of gasoline-burning cars.? (Encarta) Electric cars are a simple and effective way to harness existing energy because any energy source can be turned into electricity. Electric cars have many advantages: · ?Less dependence on foreign oil because of a reduction of petroleum requirements · Reduction in maintenance costs · Re Hybrid vs. Gas If you come across a Toyota Prius with the keys inside, steal it. That may be the only way to get your hands on a new hybrid car this year. Everyone is catching on to the idea of getting 60 miles to the gallon, saving almost $1,500 in gas, plus a $2,000 tax return, making these new money saving cars alm...