Detroit Auto Show Returns After 3 Years, Focus On Electric Vehicles

The video discusses the growing focus on electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., highlighting the government's investment in EV infrastructure and the rapid increase in EV sales. It covers automakers' strategies, such as GM's affordable electric models and Ford's significant investments in EV plants. The video also touches on the challenges of EV adoption, like cost, and the innovations in hybrid and electric models by major automakers.

What initiative did President Biden announce to support the electrification of US highways?

• A subsidy for electric car manufacturers

• A ban on gas-powered cars by 2030

• A $900 million investment in EV chargers

• A tax rebate for electric vehicle buyers

By the end of the decade, what percentage of all car sales are expected to be electric?

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

What is the average cost of an electric vehicle compared to a gas-powered car?

• $50,000 for electric, $30,000 for gas

• $48,000 for electric, $66,000 for gas

• $66,000 for electric, $48,000 for gas

• $30,000 for electric, $50,000 for gas

Which automaker is investing $11 billion in EV plants in Tennessee and Kentucky?

• GM

• Ford

• Tesla

• Stellantis

What significant change did Ford make to its company structure to support electric vehicle production?

• Split the company into separate divisions for gas and electric vehicles

• Stopped producing gas-powered vehicles entirely

• Merged with another automaker

• Focused solely on electric SUVs