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On the recordMay 7, 2018
I believe there were two key takeaways--one, that the internal combustion engine running on petroleum and plant-based liquid fuels will remain the major player in the decades ahead, and--two, that battery electric vehicles will continue to make inroads in the marketplace.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the ongoing relevance of internal combustion engines alongside the rise of electric vehicles.

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