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Life Without Gasoline Continues I like to drive an electricvehicle (EV) because it helps fight climate change by reducing the burning of fossil fuels. I used the one-pedal driving feature, where lifting on the accelerator generated power and slowed the car down. There should be even more attractive options by then.
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