Creating Greener Cars: The reason for alternative fuels

The video discusses the development of alternative fuel vehicles in response to environmental concerns and fluctuating oil costs. It highlights various alternative fuels like ethanol, biodiesel, and hydrogen, derived from renewable resources. The video also addresses the impact of tightening environmental laws and the concept of peak oil, which suggests a decline in oil production. The Hubbert curve is introduced to explain the production rate of limited resources, emphasizing the need for conservation and alternative fuel strategies.

What is the primary goal of automobile manufacturers in developing alternative fuel vehicles?

• To increase the speed of vehicles

• To make vehicles more luxurious

• To reduce the cost of production

• To use cleaner burning fuels

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an alternative fuel in the video?

• Ethanol

• Biodiesel

• Solar power

• Hydrogen

What is the main reason for the increased demand for research into alternative fuel vehicles?

• Rising car prices

• Tightening environmental laws

• Decreasing interest in technology

• Increasing oil reserves

What does the term 'peak oil' refer to?

• The highest point of oil prices

• The peak of oil consumption

• The maximum rate of global petroleum extraction

• The lowest point of oil reserves

According to the Hubbert curve, what shape does the production rate of a limited resource take?

• A bell-shaped curve

• An exponential curve

• A zigzag curve

• A linear curve