WorksheetsTYE Electric Cars: Past, Present, and Future
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In which year did the electric car win a race against a gas-powered car in Philadelphia?
1920
1996
1908
2012
What was the biggest car manufacturer in the U.S. in the early 1900s?
Electric Vehicle Company
Ford
General Motors
Studebaker
Why did the electric car's golden age come to an end in the early 1900s?
No charge points, Cultural and societal pressures
Inferior
Lost the race
Too hard to drive
What was the name of the electric car introduced by General Motors in 1996?
Chevrolet Volt
Tesla Model S
EV1
Nissan Leaf
What was the reason behind General Motors' decision to dismantle the EV1 program?
Inconvenience for the company
Consumer demand
Environmental concerns
Lack of technological advancement
Which country saw a significant increase in electric car usage from 2012 to 2019?
United States
China
Germany
Norway
What did California's Governor announce regarding gas-powered car sales in 2035?
A limitation on gas-powered car sales
A requirement for gas-powered car sales
A tax incentive for gas-powered car sales
A ban on gas-powered car sales
What did the National Auto Dealers Association spend over $57 million on since 1998?
Public transportation
Electric car subsidies
Lobbying congress
Charging infrastructure
What is the main concern regarding the widespread use of electric cars?
Environmental impact
Lack of technological advancement
Limited charging infrastructure
High cost of maintenance
What is the primary focus for creating a more ethical and just zero-emissions world?
Reducing car usage
Building more highways
Promoting gas-powered vehicles
Increasing electric car production
