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“I'm sure the gasoline companies would love to keep their 100 percent monopoly on transportation fuel.”

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Chris Paine is a prominent filmmaker whose documentaries primarily address environmental issues and the automotive industry. Born in 1961, Paine has made substantial contributions to raising awareness about the environmental impact of vehicles and the potential for sustainable transportation solutions. more

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“I like to take folks back to the turn of the century when people said 'gas cars can never replace horses because you can feed horses at your house, you get along with them, they're nice.'”

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