What do manufacturers expect?
Electric cars use batteries instead of gasoline, so they do not produce exhaust from a tailpipe. Many drivers like them because they cost less to fuel and need fewer repairs. However, electric cars have drawbacks. A full charge can take much longer than filling a gas tank, and charging stations are not yet common in every area. Some drivers also worry about how far a car can travel before it needs to be charged. Manufacturers say that new batteries will soon be cheaper and will last longer.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Cheaper, longer-lasting batteries
- Step 1: The last sentence states this expectation. Answer: Cheaper, longer-lasting batteries. Why not the others: Charging stations will soon disappear, Gas cars will be banned everywhere and Electric cars will become much slower don't fit.
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