Future of Transportation and Energy

The video discusses Bertha Benz's pioneering road trip in 1888, highlighting her challenges with fuel and the evolution of gas stations. It explores the transition from horse stables to fuel stations and the rise of alternative fuels like electric cars. The potential future of gas stations is considered, with a focus on sustainability and clean energy, supported by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy initiative.

Who was the first person to take a long-distance road trip in an automobile?

• Thomas Edison

• Bertha Benz

• Karl Benz

• Henry Ford

What product did Bertha Benz use as fuel for her car during her historic trip?

• Ethanol

• Kerosene

• Ligroin

• Diesel

What was the primary source of fuel for cars before dedicated gas stations were built?

• Blacksmith shops

• Grocery stores

• Hardware stores

• Pharmacies

What has largely replaced horse power in modern transportation?

• Steam power

• Solar power

• Horsepower

• Wind power

Which type of alternative fuel vehicle is currently the most prevalent?

• Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

• Compressed air vehicles

• Electric vehicles

• Biofuel vehicles

What is the current ratio of electric cars to all cars on the road?

• 1 in 500

• 1 in 200

• 1 in 1000

• 1 in 100

How long might it take for a quarter of all cars on the road to be electric?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

What might gas stations be converted into in the future?

• Electric charging stations

• Shopping malls

• Movie theaters

• Restaurants

What historical transformation is compared to the potential future of gas stations?

• Coal mines to solar farms

• Steam engines to electric engines

• Stables to dealerships

• Blacksmiths to car manufacturers

Who is working to expand clean-energy investment as mentioned in the video?

• Elon Musk

• Jeff Bezos

• Bill Gates

• Warren Buffett