Drive Electric Campaign Insights

Monica Araya discusses the Drive Electric campaign, aiming to reduce emissions from vehicles by promoting electric alternatives. The campaign involves a coalition of over 70 organizations working globally to set timelines for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Despite challenges from industries, the campaign has secured significant funding and aims to accelerate the transition by 20 years, potentially saving 160 gigatons of CO2. Public involvement and advocacy are encouraged to support this systemic change.

What is the main focus of the Drive Electric campaign introduced by Monica Araya?

• Transforming the global transportation system

• Conserving water resources

• Reducing emissions from industrial factories

• Promoting renewable energy in households

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned by Monica Araya to drive change in the automotive industry?

• Empowering citizens

• Engaging with cities and politicians

• Creating business coalitions

• Focusing solely on electric buses

What is the proposed timeline for ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars according to the Drive Electric campaign?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2035

How much CO2 equivalent does the Drive Electric campaign aim to save by accelerating the transition?

• 250 gigatons

• 160 gigatons

• 100 gigatons

• 200 gigatons

What is the total funding goal for the Drive Electric campaign over the next five years?

• 1.5 billion dollars

• 1 billion dollars

• 500 million dollars

• 2 billion dollars

Which organization is NOT mentioned as part of the coalition supporting the Drive Electric campaign?

• World Health Organization

• TED

• The Audacious Project

• Countdown

What is the main challenge faced by the Drive Electric campaign?

• Insufficient technology

• Limited geographical reach

• Opposition from industries

• Lack of public interest

What role can citizens play in supporting the Drive Electric campaign?

• Advocating for green zones

• Buying more petrol cars

• Investing in fossil fuels

• Ignoring electric vehicles

What is the significance of the Drive Electric campaign in terms of system change?

• It ignores political involvement

• It is limited to developed countries

• It demonstrates how system change can be implemented

• It focuses only on electric cars

How can creative individuals contribute to the Drive Electric campaign?

• By discouraging electric vehicle use

• By promoting fossil fuels

• By designing new petrol engines

• By finding innovative ways to tell the campaign's story