Why Electric Vehicles?
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Objective
I can explain the reasons for using electric vehicles.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Vox · 8:37Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
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According to the video, what is one major reason why electric vehicle (EV) adoption is important for our climate goals?
What is one way the Chinese government supported the growth of its electric vehicle industry?
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“According to the video, what are two reasons why the Chinese government supported the development of electric vehicles?”
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