In the following question, an incomplete statement followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best filler to complete the incomplete statement, correctly and meaningfully.
The sudden rise in demand for electric vehicles has led to______________

The rise in demand for electric vehicles implies a direct response, such as the introduction of new models in the market.

(1) a decrease in global fuel consumption – plausible but does not directly relate to the rise in demand.

(2) an increase in the sales of traditional cars – contradictory to the rise in electric vehicle demand.

(3) the launch of several new electric vehicle models – logical and connected to the market demand.

(4) a decline in environmental awareness – unrelated to the rise in demand for electric vehicles.