【单选题】According to the information given in the passage, which of the following best characterizes the different motivations behind the earliest experiments with gasoline-electric hybrids and the experiment...
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The earliest experiments with hybrids sought to improve the fuel efficiency of electric engines, while modern experiments seek to improve the performance of gas-burning engines.
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The earliest experiments with hybrids sought to improve the fuel efficiency of gas-burning engines, while modern experiments seek to improve the performance of electric engines.
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Modern experiments with hybrids seek to improve the fuel efficiency of gas-burning engines, while the earliest experiments sought to improve the performance of electric engines.
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Modern experiments with hybrids seek to improve the cruising range of gas-powered cars, while earlier experiments sought to improve the handling and safety of electric cars.
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The earliest experiments with hybrids sought to combine the power of steam with the efficiency of electricity, while modern experiments seek to combine the efficiency of electricity with the power of gas.