Q:

In the context of the passage which of the following best articulates how the author regards the topic?

• 1
  Hybrid vehicles are less expensive, so they are a smarter buy than conventional vehicles.
• 2
  Conventional vehicles are faster but hybrid vehicles are better for the environment.
• 3
  Conventional vehicles may be more powerful than hybrid vehicles but hybrid vehicles are more socially responsible.
• 4
  Since hybrid vehicles use less gasoline and put fewer emissions into the atmosphere, they are better for the environment.