Electric Vehicles Quiz

Imagine Abigail and Rohan are racing their plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) at a science fair. What is the primary source of energy that powers their speedy PEVs?

• Gasoline

• Electricity

• Diesel

• Biofuel

Hey there! Sophia, Daniel, and Mason are learning about electric vehicles. They found an image showing the components of a fully electric vehicle. Can you help them identify which of the following is NOT a component of fully electric vehicles according to the image?

• Battery Pack

• Motor Controller

• Electric Motor

• Fuel Tank

Imagine Benjamin and Anika are on a road trip and need to charge their electric car. How long does it typically take to charge their car at a 220 volt charging station?

• 1 to 2 hours

• 5 hours

• Less than an hour

• 12 hours

Hey there, eco-warriors! Avery, Henry, and Olivia are curious: What was a significant environmental benefit of early electric vehicles as highlighted in the image?

• Faster speeds

• Lower cost

• Reduced emissions

• Increased power

Imagine you're on a futuristic journey with Mia and Samuel! According to the image, which of the following is still used in both public and personal transportation systems today?

• Steam engines

• Electric transportation

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Gasoline-only vehicles

Hey there! Scarlett, Anika, and Grace are curious: What's the main environmental concern with internal combustion engines according to the text?

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Soil degradation

Hey there! Mia, Luna, and Kai are discussing energy sources for their science project. Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source they mentioned?

• Crude oil

• Wind turbines

• Solar photovoltaics

• Hydroelectric power

Imagine Abigail and Priya are discussing ways to help our planet. According to their conversation, what can aid in the reduction of harmful emissions from internal combustion engines?

• Increased use of crude oil

• Decreased use of electric vehicles

• Use of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV)

• Elimination of power stations

Hey Aria, Jackson, and James! Can you figure out what percentage of U.S. primary energy consumption in 2008 was from petroleum, based on Figure 1?

• 37%

• 24%

• 23%

• 7%

Hey there, Kai and Mia! Can you figure out what percentage of the energy used in transportation in the USA is from natural gas, as shown in Figure 2?

• 5%

• 9%

• 2%

• 24%