Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles

What is one element found in some EV batteries that can harm the environment?

• Iron

• Silver

• Gold

• Cobalt

What is a benefit of electric vehicles compared to gas cars?

• They have a lower ongoing environmental cost.

• They are faster.

• They are cheaper to buy.

• All of the "above"

Which TWO are ways to reduce the environmental impact of EVs?

• avoid buying an EV

• Buy a used EV

• Get a hybrid vehicle

• Buy an EV with smaller batteries.

What is a potential future alternative to lithium in batteries?

• Sodium

• Copper

• Gold

• Iron

What is a suggested alternative to using a car to reduce environmental impact?

• Flying

• Using more electricity

• Driving a bigger car

• Biking

According to this quote from the article, why does Thea Riofrancos say you'll still want to choose an EV?

"Add it up, she says, and if you're concerned about all the harms from mining, you'll still want to choose an EV over a comparable gas car."

How does the movie we watched in class about salt harvesting connect to the mining referenced in this article?