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An electric car, as Nate Hagens might describe it, is a type of vehicle that operates using electricity stored in batteries rather than traditional fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. This shift marks a profound departure from the internal combustion engine, reflecting a broader necessity to transition towards sustainable, renewable energy sources to mitigate the intertwined crises of ecological degradation and energy depletion. Electric cars are emblematic of a society striving for efficiency and lower carbon footprints; they embody the complexities of human adaptability in the face of imminent resource constraints. While promising, their widespread adoption demands a critical examination of the energy inputs required for their production, maintenance, and the overarching infrastructure—emphasizing a more systemic understanding of energy and resource limits.

See also: solar panel, wind turbine, renewable energy, circular economy

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