Combined impact be on equilibrium price-quantity of gasoline

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Suppose that a carbon tax is imposed and electric cars become common.

What will the combined impact be on the equilibrium price and quantity of gasoline?

Explain your reasoning and show graphically. Remember quantity falls, but change in price is indeterminate, since it depends on which curve shifts more.

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