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X. A. As governments around the world are introducing stricter (жесткий) environmental legislation, automobile manufacturers are investing heavily in the research and development of electric vehicles. Read the advertisement and find out how long electric vehicles have been around.

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Who said the electric car was a new invention?

At the turn of the century, we supported (содержать) fleets of electric vehicles: milk trucks, delivery vehicles, passenger cars. Downtown Detroit had four electric cab fleets charging at stations operated by the Edison Illuminating Company, the forerunner (предвестник) to Detroit Edison.

At the Electric Light Convention of 1911 everyone was talking about standardizing plugs for electric vehicles. But the very next year there was a discussion about the new invention – an electric starter for the gasoline-powered automobile. Then Henry Ford started mass production and gasoline conquered the market.

But not for much longer. The electric vehicle is back on the road and once again you can fuel your car with safe, clean electricity. Detroit Edison is pleased to be a driving force behind the new technology. It’s time to drive electric again and follow the road to a brighter future.

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B. Here are the answers to some questions about the advertisement. Work with a partner. Write the questions.

1. No, it’s an old invention.

2. At the turn of the century.

3. Four.

4. Standardizing plugs for electric vehicle.

5. He started mass production of the gasoline-powered automobile.

XI. A. Electric vehicles have always been cleaner and quieter than gasoline-driven models, but they have their disadvantages too. What are they?

B. Read the second advertisement. Find out what it’s for and what problems have been solved.

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THE EV BATTERY PROBLEM ENDS RIGHT HERE

A two-part problem has long stalled (задерживать) the public acceptance (принятие) of Electric Vehicles (EVs). The first part: lack of a powerful lightweight battery. The second: technology to manufacture large quantities of that battery.

Electrosource has solved the first part of the problem. Independent tests have confirmed that the Elecrosource HORISON battery can be recharged 50 % in less than 8 minutes (99 % in 30). And HORISON-powered EVs will go
100 miles between charges.

And BDM Technologies, Inc. has solved the second part of the problem. The HORISON battery can be manufactured for significantly less than other advanced batteries (such as nickel iron varieties) and potentially for less than other lead acid types.

The future is on the HORISON. We can bring it to you now. For further information, write Department 93, BDM Technologies, Inc., 7915 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102. Phone 1-800-685-2361, Fax (703) 351-6909.

BDM TECHNOLOGIES

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Electrosource Inc.

С. Here are some answers to the advertisement. Work with a partner. Make up the questions.

1. It’s for a battery.

2. A two-part problem.

3. It has solved the first part of the problem.

4. That the Electrosource HORISON battery can be recharged 50% in less than eight minutes.

5. Yes, BDM Technologies has.

D. Look back at the ad (advertisement) about the history of EVs and find all the examples of the Past Simple tense. Then look at the ad for battery and find all the examples of the Present Perfect tense.

XII. A. You need to buy some cars for your company fleet and you are deciding whether to buy petrol- or diesel-powered models. First say whether you think these statements are true or false.

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