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Meanwhile, the advantages of electric vehicles are being gradually recognized. Even better, the oil and automobile industries, aware of the rising tide of anti-pollution sentiment, and hearing the gentle sound of electric motors (and possibly steam engines) in the future, have already started projects to stay ahead of the competition. Ironically, by the time the electric car becomes competitive, the conventional car will probably be silent, fumeless, durable, small and less harmful to the environment.