Tom Barry

Tom Barry contends in the following viewpoint that electric cars do not pollute the atmosphere the way gasoline-powered vehicles do. In addition, Barry claims that electric cars are fast and require little maintenance. He explains that although electric cars are expensive, new technology and increased demand will lower cost and improve their traveling range. Tom Barry writes for Georgia Trend, a monthly magazine.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How many miles could an electric car travel in 1999 before needing to be recharged, according to Barry"
2. According to the author, how much did electric cars cost in 1999"
3. How fast can a modified EV1 go, according to Barry"

What was that silent-running car that flashed past you in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane at 75 mph, with just the driver on board"

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