Electric Cars Revolution Quiz

What is the main argument in favor of electric cars according to the text?

• They are cheaper than gasoline-powered cars

• They are faster than gasoline-powered cars

• They are more luxurious than gasoline-powered cars

• They are more environmentally friendly than gasoline-powered cars

Who is the chairman of Tesla, the company that launched the first production Roadster?

• Elon Musk

• Bob Lutz

• Gadget

• Nikola Tesla

What was the name of the world's first modern electric car introduced by General Motors?

• Escalade

• EV1

• Hummer

• Volt

What is the main reason Bob Lutz changed his stance on electric cars?

• He was influenced by Elon Musk

• He saw the potential for electric cars to leapfrog Toyota

• He was pressured by the government

• He became an environmentalist

What is the main goal of Tesla according to the text?

• To make electric cars more luxurious

• To go to mass market as soon as possible

• To compete with General Motors

• To focus on commercial space industry

What is the main reason for the underground movement of making electric cars by individuals?

• To make a profit by selling homemade electric cars

• To show off their engineering skills

• To compete with big car companies

• To reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing new cars

What was the main reason for GM to introduce the Volt with a backup gas engine?

• To reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing new cars

• To compete with Tesla's Roadster

• To increase the range when the batteries ran out of power

• To make it more affordable for consumers

What is the main reason for the excitement around electric vehicles according to the text?

• Lack of innovation in the automotive industry

• High gas prices

• Breathing polluted air

• Failed wars in the Middle East

What is the main reason for Bob Lutz to consider the electric car as his legacy at General Motors?

• To win back and recapture the hearts and minds of the American car-buying public

• To make a profit for the company

• To compete with Tesla's electric cars

• To prove his critics wrong

What is the main reason for the Tesla announcement to have a significant impact on Bob Lutz's perspective on electric cars?

• The competition between Tesla and General Motors

• The figures of Tesla's electric cars

• The potential battery issues with Tesla's cars

• The high price point of Tesla's cars