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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. The chemicals inside are also designed to form a gel, so they won’t even spill if the batteries are ruptured in a crash. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

The Model T Ford, which debuted in 1908, was originally designed to operate on alcohol. The Model T and Model A Fords were later designed to operate on either alcohol or gasoline or a blend of alcohol and gasoline. Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. 40 CFR § 80.27 40 CFR § 80.27(d)