Danylo Hawaleshka

In the following viewpoint Danylo Hawaleshka claims that it is important to develop alternative vehicles because the oil used to produce gasoline for traditional cars is running out. He explains that gas-electric hybrids and natural gas vehicles are currently being used to cut oil consumption, and in the future, fuel-cell vehicles may provide a permanent solution to the oil shortage. In addition, Hawaleshka reports that alternative vehicles can cut the emission of air pollutants. Danylo Hawaleshka writes for Maclean’s magazine.

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