History of Gas and EV
The car brand that saved the EV scene
What is Tesla
This acronym "DER" stands for
What is Distributed Energy Resources
The hybrid is generally cheaper then EV
What is yes
This phase of the life of an internal combustion engine and EV contributes approximately 60-70% of the total environmental impact
What is the operation phase
These cars have both ICE (Internal Combustion Engines) & an electric motor
What are hybrids
This type of power source was created first
What is EV
This is the DER's plan with electric cars
What is to discharge back onto the grid
This is the most expensive part of the EV
What is the battery
This country is responsible for 60-70% of all global production of cobalt
What is the Republic of Congo
This technology uses a chemical process to convert hydrogen into electricity, producing only water
What is a hydrogen fuel cell
This was the first affordable vehicle for the average person
What is the Ford Model T
This is the rough percentage of hydro power
What is about 4%
These are the average prices of EV and Gas cars
What is $57,000 for EV and $47,000 for gas
The total impact (in percent) the battery production has on the life of an EV
What is 15%
Derived from organic matter like plants and waste, this fuel reduces net carbon emissions but still faces challenges in land use and production costs
What is biofuel
These two main causes were why gas was chosen over EV
What is affordability and the social view of EV being a feminine choice
This is the home's standard service
What is 100 Amp
These are the most common locations for charging stations
What is commercial areas, gas stations, parking lots, and homes
This causes most of the environmental burden for the production of the batteries of EV's
What is copper and aluminum
While great for short commutes in city driving, this type of vehicles still relies heavily on gasoline for long-distance trips, limiting its appeal for those travelling far
What is a hybrid car
These brothers manufactured the majority of parts for the Ford Model T
The Dodge Brothers
This government body pushed for a no coal standard
What is the NDP (Rachel Notley)
This is the amount of years between the first EV and first gas car
What is roughly 47 years (1838, 1885)
This metal is being used as potential alternative for cobalt in LIB's
What is manganese
This key challenge in hydrogen production refers to the fact that creating usable hydrogen often requires non-renewable energy sources, making it less sustainable overall
What is high energy consumption or reliance on fossil fuels