Why Electric Vehicles?
8th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can explain the reasons for using electric vehicles.
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In 2024, Ford Motors cut back production on the electric F-150 Lightning because it costs more than the gas-powered version.
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The Chinese government supported the EV industry with approximately $29 billion in subsidies, research spending, and tax breaks from 2009 to 2022.
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Chinese companies innovated on battery technology called lithium iron phosphate (LFP) to avoid using the most expensive battery minerals, nickel and cobalt.
