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Why does the tram shown avoid diesel or petrol engine exhaust along its route?
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It uses solar power
It uses diesel fuel
It uses electricity
It uses unleaded fuel
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It uses electricityThis was the right answer
The tram is electrically powered rather than burning diesel or petrol in an onboard engine. This avoids that local engine exhaust. Electricity generation, manufacturing and wear still have environmental impacts, so electric traction is not a claim of zero lifecycle pollution.
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