Question

In paragraph 6, the author mentions electrically powered bicycles to argue that

• A. if Elon Musk were a true visionary, he would invest funds in developing electric bicycles
• B. our fantasies of autonomy might unexpectedly require us to consider electric bicycles
• C. in terms of environmental friendliness and safety, electric bicycles rather than electric cars are the future
• D. electric buses are the best form of public transport

Answer 1

The correct option is B

our fantasies of autonomy might unexpectedly require us to consider electric bicycles

The author says that if private vehicles do not become public transport, then the resulting traffic jams might make us rely on electric bicycles. This is given in option (2).