Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?

What is required for electrical energy to travel and produce light and thermal energy?

• An open path

• A closed path

• A broken circuit

• A single wire

Which of the following is a benefit of electric vehicles mentioned in the article?

• They are more expensive than gasoline vehicles.

• They do not emit carbon dioxide.

• They have fewer models available.

• They require more maintenance.

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What happens when an electric circuit is open?

• Electrical energy flows continuously.

• Electrical energy stops flowing.

• Light and thermal energy are produced.

• The circuit becomes stronger.

According to the article, what is one reason people are hesitant to buy electric vehicles?

• They are too fast.

• There are not enough charging stations.

• They are too small.

• They are too noisy.

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Which of the following is necessary for a circuit to produce light?

• A broken wire

• A closed loop

• A single battery

• An open switch

What is one of the goals of General Motors regarding electric vehicles, as mentioned in the article?

• To increase gasoline vehicle production by 2035

• To become carbon-neutral by 2040

• To stop producing electric vehicles by 2030

• To reduce the number of electric vehicle models

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a closed electric circuit with a light bulb?

• Electrical to chemical

• Electrical to light and thermal

• Thermal to electrical

• Light to electrical

According to the article, what percentage of U.S. new-vehicle sales are currently electric vehicles?

• Less than 2%

• About 10%

• More than 20%

• Exactly 5%

What is the role of a switch in an electric circuit?

• To increase the voltage

• To open or close the circuit

• To decrease the current

• To change the circuit's direction

What is one of the challenges automakers face in promoting electric vehicles, according to the article?

• Lack of interest in new technology

• High cost of gasoline

• Limited availability of electric vehicle models

• Consumer unfamiliarity with electric vehicles