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What hindered mass adoption of private electric vehicles throughout the 20th century?
What hindered mass adoption of private electric vehicles throughout the 20th century?
- Low level of comfort and ease of operation
- Lack of charging infrastructure
- Range anxiety due to limited energy storage (correct)
- High cost of electric vehicles
Which propulsion mechanisms were dominant for cars and trucks for about 100 years?
Which propulsion mechanisms were dominant for cars and trucks for about 100 years?
- Internal combustion engines (correct)
- Electric motors
- Steam engines
- Hybrid engines
Which vehicles commonly used electricity-powered locomotion during the 20th century?
Which vehicles commonly used electricity-powered locomotion during the 20th century?
- Gasoline-powered buses
- Electric trains and trams (correct)
- Diesel-powered trucks
- Steam-powered locomotives
What were the advantages of using electricity as a method for motor vehicle propulsion?
What were the advantages of using electricity as a method for motor vehicle propulsion?
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What type of vehicles commonly used small, low-speed, short-range battery-powered personal vehicles during the 20th century?
What type of vehicles commonly used small, low-speed, short-range battery-powered personal vehicles during the 20th century?
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