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Electric cars offer a more efficient alternative to traditional internal combustion engines because they convert a higher percentage of stored energy into vehicle movement. This efficiency reduces the overall carbon footprint of the vehicle. [Proposed sentence: The mining of lithium for electric car batteries can have significant environmental impacts on local water supplies.]

Should the writer add this sentence here?

  1. Yes, because it offers an additional reason why some consumers may be hesitant to switch to electric vehicle technology.
  2. No, because it contradicts the claim that electric cars have a smaller carbon footprint than traditional vehicles.
  3. No, because it introduces an environmental detail that deviates from the specific focus on the energy efficiency of electric motors.
  4. Yes, because it provides a balanced perspective by acknowledging the environmental drawbacks associated with electric vehicles.

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