Day at Work: EV Technician

What is the main topic of the paragraph?

• Cooking techniques

• Electric vehicles and transportation

• History of cities

• Philosophy and art

What does Ben Grandy do for City CarShare?

• Designs buildings

• Manages electric vehicles and bikes

• Teaches driving lessons

• Repairs gas-powered cars

What does the key fob use for power?

• Gasoline

• A solar panel

• A 12-volt battery

• A wind turbine

Why does Ben believe transportation is important in city design?

• It helps reduce traffic and pollution.

• It makes buildings look better.

• It creates more jobs for engineers.

• It prevents people from moving to cities.

What inspired Ben to focus on transportation?

• His studies in philosophy

• His realization about city constraints

• His work with electric bikes

• A quote by Da Vinci

What is the meaning of the quote, "Art is never finished; it’s only abandoned"?

• Art is always perfect.

• Art should not be taken seriously.

• Improvements can always be made.

• Art has no purpose.

What type of vehicles does Ben manage?

• Gasoline-powered cars

• Electric and plug-in vehicles

• Bicycles without motors

• Public buses

Why does Ben believe shared vehicle use is important?

• It helps reduce traffic and carbon emissions.

• It makes cars cheaper to buy.

• It helps people get better gas mileage.

• It replaces public transportation.

What skill did Ben learn from his philosophy course?

• How to design vehicles

• How to think logically

• How to repair cars

• How to draw blueprints

What keeps Ben motivated in his work?

• The idea of perfection always being out of reach

• Earning awards for his designs

• Competing with other technicians

• Designing vehicles for museums