History of Electric Cars
Which costs more to drive EV or ICE?
EV
When did NS begin to offer Electrify rebates to Nova Scotians?
2021
How much of the battery makes up the manufacturing costs of an EV?
About 1/3
True or false, electric cars came before gas cars.
True, late 1800's, EV cars (lead acid batteries) came about 25 -30 years before gas engine cars.
Yes or no, in general - does it cost more to insure an EV compared to ICE vehicle?
No
What's the highest amount that a Nova Scotian can receive in rebates for EVs?
$8,000
True or false the battery of an electric car never needs replacing?
False
What 2 halves of electrodes make up the battery?
Postive and negative electrodes OR Anadode and Cathode
What is the 1st EV Truck to be released in NA?
How much does a kwH cost here in NS?
16.2
What is allowable power limit for Electrify's ebike rebates?
500W motor
If there's 100% coal on a power grid, should you drive a high efficiency hybrid instead of charging an BEV for environmental concerns?
yes, barely, you should drive a hybrid.
Popular hybrids like the Toyota Prius used this type of rechargeable batteries until recently?
Hint: They had "memory" concerns
Nickel metal hydride/Nickel capmeium.
Who tied Tesla for the 1st fully EV in 2010?
Nissan (and/or Mitsubishi).
Comparing the Kona EV to the Kona ICE here in Canada, approx how many years does it take to break even under avg driving conditions?
5 years or less
To qualify for rebates, an EV's base trim must not exceed:
EV Sedans up to ______, &
EV SUVs, Minivans and trucks up to _______.
55,000
60,000
NCM Li Ion battery types have a troubling mineral in them - commonly dubbed a conflict mineral - name it.
Cobalt
This chemistry of battery is most popular in China but has recently appeared in NA EVs
LFP - Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries
Shattering it's own record once again, this 2023 car has once again been ranked the safest car ever rated in Europe's history.
What industry is expected to suffer a 174.9 billion dollar decline due to electric cars?
Petroleum or oil & gas
10,000 - 55,000
How much does a kwh worth of li ion batteries cost in 2022?
$100 - 150 USD per kwH
What is the most common kwH capacity of 350km - 430km batteries in NA?
66 kwH