Electric Vehicles Matt Scott College Prep Environmental demand for cleaner air has put a heavy burden on the automobile, much improved by stringent exhaust stands but still a significant source of pollution. ... (Encarta) Electric cars are a simple and effective way to harness existing energy because any energy source can be turned into electricity. ... It is called the EPIC (electric powered interurban commuter) EV and they have chosen to apply it to the minivan platform. ... Altra is the only EV using that source at the moment. ...

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