Identify a counterclaim for the following argument.
Driving electric or hybrid cars is the best way to cut down on air pollution.
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The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.
The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.
Electric and hybrid cars are designed to last for 12 to 15 years.
Electric and hybrid cars are designed to last for 12 to 15 years.
Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas-powered car engines.
Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas-powered car engines.
Gas-powered cars are the largest private source of air pollution.
Gas-powered cars are the largest private source of air pollution.
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A counterclaim for the argument that "Driving electric or hybrid cars is the best way to cut down on air pollution" could be:
Switching to electric or hybrid cars is not enough to significantly reduce air pollution. There are other major sources of pollution, such as industrial emissions and power plants, that contribute more significantly to air pollution than private vehicles. Therefore, focusing on reducing pollution from these sources would have a greater overall impact on air quality.