
Chicago Auto Show Puts Spotlight on Electric Vehicles
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As the Chicago Auto Show ends, we discuss the environmental impact of electric vehicles.
At this year’s Chicago Auto Show, one of the show-stopping entries was an electric vehicle: Ford’s F-150 Lightning. That truck and other electric cars that were on display have electric vehicle advocates eager to accelerate the shift from gas to electric.
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Chicago Auto Show Puts Spotlight on Electric Vehicles
Clip: 7/19/2021 | 6m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
At this year’s Chicago Auto Show, one of the show-stopping entries was an electric vehicle: Ford’s F-150 Lightning. That truck and other electric cars that were on display have electric vehicle advocates eager to accelerate the shift from gas to electric.
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