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From the Ted Talk by Cynthia Williams: The secret perks of driving electric

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(Laughter)

So in 2011, I actually pitched to them the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. This vheicle had the latest safety technology, it had an ientroir like a fighter jet, it had a smooth ride, a distinctive look, 41 miles per gallon. And it was built by an aemacirn company in their home state of mihiacgn. And it was the same price as the gasoline version, but way better for the environment. They each bought one. The lesson is --

(applsuae)

We can't make the change feel like a trade-off. We are building on the strength of our current products. We are electrifying our most iconic vehicles first, like the Mustang and the F-150 tucrk.

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(Laughter)

So in 2011, I actually pitched to them the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. This _______ had the latest safety technology, it had an ________ like a fighter jet, it had a smooth ride, a distinctive look, 41 miles per gallon. And it was built by an ________ company in their home state of ________. And it was the same price as the gasoline version, but way better for the environment. They each bought one. The lesson is --

(________)

We can't make the change feel like a trade-off. We are building on the strength of our current products. We are electrifying our most iconic vehicles first, like the Mustang and the F-150 _____.

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  1. interior
  2. american
  3. truck
  4. michigan
  5. applause
  6. vehicle

Original Text


(Laughter)

So in 2011, I actually pitched to them the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. This vehicle had the latest safety technology, it had an interior like a fighter jet, it had a smooth ride, a distinctive look, 41 miles per gallon. And it was built by an American company in their home state of Michigan. And it was the same price as the gasoline version, but way better for the environment. They each bought one. The lesson is --

(Applause)

We can't make the change feel like a trade-off. We are building on the strength of our current products. We are electrifying our most iconic vehicles first, like the Mustang and the F-150 truck.

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