Quiz on EVs and Battery Technology

Why did Ford cut back production of the F-150 Lightning in 2024?

• It was banned by the government

• Production costs dropped

• Sales were lower than expected

• The battery technology failed

What is the average price of a new EV in the U.S.?

• $35,000

• $45,000

• $55,000

• $65,000

What percentage of the cost of producing an EV is in the battery?

• 40%

• 25%

• 60%

• 15%

Which Chinese company is the world’s largest EV battery maker?

• BYD

• NIO

• CATL

• XPeng

Why did Virginia’s governor reject Ford’s battery plant proposal?

• Land shortage

• Concerns over ties to China

• Environmental concerns

• Too expensive

Where did Ford eventually decide to build the CATL battery plant?

• Virginia

• Texas

• Michigan

• Ohio

What triggered the U.S. House investigation into Ford’s battery plant?

• Safety concerns

• High emissions

• Connection to a Chinese company

• Worker complaints

What was one of China’s main motivations for supporting EVs 20 years ago?

• Boosting tourism

• Reducing car accidents

• Energy independence

• Increasing exports

What company electrified Shenzhen’s entire bus fleet?

• CATL

• BYD

• NIO

• Tesla

What kind of license plates were given to EVs in China?

• Red

• Black

• Hidden

• Differently colored for visibility