Electric Vehicles and Their Impact

The video discusses the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs), highlighting the environmental benefits and challenges. It covers Tesla's influence and traditional automakers' shift to EVs. Challenges such as charging infrastructure and electricity demand are addressed, with solutions like vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. The video also touches on the environmental impact of EVs, particularly in battery production, and efforts to create a closed-loop supply chain.

What percentage of America's greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to transportation?

• 15%

• 27%

• 35%

• 50%

Which company is often associated with making electric vehicles cool and somewhat affordable?

• Ford

• Tesla

• Nissan

• Chevrolet

What percentage of new car sales in the US are fully electric?

• 6%

• 4%

• 2%

• 8%

How much money did the 2021 infrastructure bill allocate for new charging stations?

• $1 billion

• $3 billion

• $7 billion

• $5 billion

Which state has banned the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Florida

What is the expected growth in electricity consumption from electric vehicles alone?

• 20%

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

What does V2G stand for?

• Vehicle-to-Ground

• Vehicle-to-Green

• Vehicle-to-Gas

• Vehicle-to-Grid

Which vehicle already has the capacity for V2G technology?

• Nissan Leaf

• Tesla Model S

• Ford F-150 Lightning

• Chevrolet Bolt

What is one of the main environmental concerns associated with electric vehicles?

• High fuel consumption

• Carbon-intense manufacturing supply chain

• Noise pollution

• Limited driving range

Which company is collaborating with Tesla to create a closed-loop battery supply chain?

• Redwood Materials

• Samsung SDI

• Panasonic

• LG Chem