With respect to the U.S. transportation system, what best explains why electric motors are considered as the most sustainable means of running cars and trains in the future?

A. conventional crude oil will soon be in short supply
B. internal combustion engines are too inefficient for the expected growth in population
C. electricity generated by nuclear power is expected to become significantly less expensive
D. fuels for internal combustion engines all produce greenhouse gases
E. reserves of non-conventional fossil fuel are relatively small


Answer: D

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