Exploring Electric Vehicles

What skills are emphasized as necessary for developing electric vehicles?

• Art and design

• History and geography

• Science and math

• Business and marketing

What is the goal of using electric vehicles according to the presentation?

• To win technology competitions

• To improve the environment

• To reduce the cost of transportation

• To increase vehicle speed

Why is renewable energy highlighted in the context of electric vehicles?

• To promote scientific research

• For environmental improvement

• It's more cost-effective

• Because it's a new technology

How are electric vehicles powered as mentioned in the video?

• Using manual pedaling

• With wind energy

• By a combustion engine

• Through a rechargeable battery

What is the primary source of energy for the electric vehicles you will build in this lab?

• Fossil fuels

• Hydroelectric power

• Nuclear energy

• Solar energy

What sparked Milton Davis's interest in the STEM field?

• An inspiring teacher

• A family member's influence

• Watching science fiction movies

• Playing with RC cars

What year was the first electric vehicle invented? (found at 8:50 in the video)

• 1776

• 1852

• 1924

• 1990

How did Henry Ford's gas-powered vehicle affect the popularity of electric vehicles?

• His automobile was more expensive, so most people kept driving electric cars.

• His automobile production was too slow to keep up with demand so it had no effect.

• His automobile was much less expensive, so it overtook electric vehicles in sales.

• His cars were not very attractive, so electric vehicles were more popular.

Which THREE choices are in the top ten reasons EVs are better than gas-powered vehicles?

• EVs have higher torque from a standstill.

• EVs have a low center of mass, so they have better handling.

• EVs are louder than gas-powered cars.

• EVs are more efficient than gan-powered cars.

True or false: EVS can regenerate some of the electric energy used to operate the vehicle.

• True

• False