President Biden Aims To Jolt Electric Car Expansion

The video discusses efforts to expand the electric car market as part of combating climate change. President Biden plans to sign an executive order aiming for half of new vehicles sold by 2030 to be electric. He also emphasizes the need for improved charging infrastructure. The EPA and Transportation Department are setting new standards to increase gas mileage and reduce pollution by 2026. However, environmental advocates criticize the bipartisan infrastructure plan for not being bold enough.

What is the target set by President Biden for electric vehicle sales by 2030?

• 25% of new vehicles

• 75% of new vehicles

• 100% of new vehicles

• 50% of new vehicles

What types of vehicles are included in the 2030 target for new vehicle sales?

• Gas-powered vehicles

• Hydrogen-powered vehicles

• Diesel vehicles

• Battery electric, plug-in hybrid, or fuel cell electric vehicles

Why is enhancing charging infrastructure important for the electric vehicle market?

• To improve the design of electric vehicles

• To prevent the lack of infrastructure from hindering the transition

• To increase the speed of electric vehicles

• To reduce the cost of electric vehicles

What new standards are being set by the EPA and Transportation Department?

• Reducing vehicle weight

• Raising gas mileage and lowering tailpipe pollution

• Increasing vehicle size

• Increasing vehicle speed limits

What is a criticism of the bipartisan infrastructure plan?

• It ignores public transportation

• It is not bold enough in addressing climate issues

• It focuses too much on electric vehicles

• It is too expensive