How green are electric cars?

It's estimated that there will be ___ million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3

How do electric vehicles contribute to carbon emissions during their manufacturing process?

• The mining and refining of rare metals

• The lack of proper manufacturing techniques

• The inefficient battery technology

• The transportation of raw materials

Which metals are required for the batteries of electric vehicles?

• Cobalt

• Nickel

• Aluminum

• Lithium

Where are the raw materials usually shipped to in order to be refined?

What environmental problem is mentioned in relation to lithium refining?

• Ecosystem destruction

• Water scarcity

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

What is the main issue with electric vehicles in terms of the power grid they draw from?

• The high cost of electricity

• The lack of available charging stations

• The limited capacity of power grids

• The inconsistency of renewable energy sources

Answer explanation

Only electric cars that are charged with electricity from renewable energy sources are truly environmentally friendly.

What type of energy is mainly used for electricity production in China?

• Wind

• Coal

• Oil

• Water

What type of energy is mainly used for electricity production in Norway?

• Wind

• Coal

• Oil

• Water

Which country has the largest share of electric buses?

• Germany

• USA

• China

• Japan

It's estimated that there will be ___ million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2