Hakim Is Giving a Speech in 2010 About the Fuel-Efficiency

question 17

Multiple Choice

Hakim is giving a speech in 2010 about the fuel-efficiency of hybrid cars.Which of the following internet articles is the strongest resource for this speech?

• A)A personal blog from someone who thinks hybrid cars are a hoax
• B)A CNN Money Online article about 2008 car sales,written by an experienced staff writer in 2009
• C)A Newsweek Online article about how much a hybrid car costs compared to a gasoline-only car,written by an experienced staff writer written in 2009
• D)A detailed study by an unnamed author and organization from 2010

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