According to a recent article in The Times, battery-powered cars are having a breakthrough moment and will enter the mainstream this year. The article continues:

Their arrival represents the biggest upheaval in the auto industry since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908 and could have far-reaching consequences for factory workers, businesses and the environment. Tailpipe emissions are among the largest contributors to climate change.

Do you know anyone with an electric vehicle? Would you want one yourself? Why or why not? Imagine that sometime in the near future the majority of vehicles on the road are battery-powered. What effects can you predict that might have — on the auto industry, the environment, and everyday life where you live? Why?

Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.

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