76 practice makes perfect Advanced English Reading and Comprehension
Indicate which of the following statements are true (T ) and which are false (F).- Before the 1960s, there were no pollution control devices of any kind in cars.
- The state of California has been a leader in ighting air pollution caused by cars.
- During the 1973–74 oil embargo, American carmakers continued to make big cars
that consumed a lot of gasoline. - GM decided to destroy its leet of EV1s, because no one was interested in buying
or driving them. - Electric cars have been more popular in Europe than in North America.
- Hybrid cars are cheaper to produce and maintain than conventional automobiles.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. - What efect did the 1973–74 oil embargo have on American carmakers?
- What was the 1990 CARB mandate, and what was its efect?
- What is the diference between a series hybrid and a parallel hybrid?
- What are four advantages of electric cars?
- What are ive advantages of hybrid cars?