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Oliver Ford Ms. Watts
ENGL 101-015
23 October 2023
The Truth About Electric Vehicles: A Response to Michael J. Coren
Outline:
Thesis: . Although the author claims that Electric Vehicles are more environmentally friendly than gas vehicles his argument lacks validity as their production is harsh on the environment and powering them uses fossil fuels. I. intro Summative paragraph of op-ed: Climate Advice Columnist Michael J. Coren wrote the
article Are Electric Cars Really Better for the Environment? Diving into the pros and cons of Electric Vehicles. Coren covers commonly discussed issues with Electric Vehicles such as the creation process but concludes the article claiming they are superior to gas powered cars.
II. Intro The author Claims Electric Vehicles are less environmentally harmful than gas powered vehicles.
Body:
a.
firs paragraph Summary of op ed
b.
second paragraph Quotes from op ed
c.
third paragraph Source 1 summary tie in
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d.
fourth paragraph Source 1quote
e.
fifth paragraph Source 2 summary tie in f.
fifth paragraph Source 2 quote Conclusion:
g.
Conclusion restating problems with op ed and solution provided by sources one and two
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Oliver Ford Ms. Watts
ENGL 101-015
23 October 2023
The Truth About Electric Vehicles: A Response to Michael J. Coren
Climate Change is an often-discussed topic. Everyone wants to “Do their part” to reduce personal contribution to Climate Change. Often, people turn their attention first to vehicles. Many people in developed areas own and operate vehicles daily, the majority of which are powered by combustion engines. The common message today is that using a gas-powered car is harmful to the environment. To “Save the planet” combustion engines must be traded for eco-
friendly Electric Vehicles. Most people are told of the benefits of Electric Vehicles and assume they are the best option for an efficient and environmentally friendly future. Climate Advice Columnist Michael J. Coren wrote the article “Are Electric Cars Really Better for the Environment?”
Diving into the pros and cons of Electric Vehicles. Coren covers commonly discussed issues with Electric Vehicles such as the creation process but concludes the article claiming they are superior to gas powered cars. Although the author claims that Electric Vehicles are more environmentally friendly than gas vehicles his argument lacks validity as their production is harsh on the environment and powering them uses fossil fuels. In The Washington Post Article “Are Electric Cars Really Better for the Environment?” By author Michael J. Coren, the downsides and benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs) are discussed.
Coren begins his article by examining the construction of an EV. The primary component of EVs
are their massive batteries. These batteries are comprised of various minerals which are extracted
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