Electric Vehicles
EV History
Toyota Vehicles
FAME
Toyota Tech
100
This type of vehicle is typically much heavier than a traditional gas-powered vehicle.
What is an Electric Vehicle? Yes, EVs are typically much heavier than Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICE) because of the weight of the batteries.
100
This 4-wheeled, self propelled automobile was invented long before the earliest gas powered vehicles.
What is an Electric Vehicle - yes, prototypes for EVs date back to 1832 and became practical in the 1870s.
100
This is Toyota's luxury car brand known for its quality and craftsmanship.
What is Lexus?
100
This is the name of the FAME chapter in Michigan.
What is the Mitten Chapter?
100
This new technology allows a driver to pull or 'tow' another car without hitching a trailer.
What is Hitchless Towing?
200
This is the word used to describe the distance an EV can travel before needing to recharge.
What is the 'range'?
200
This electric vehicle went to the Moon and was utilize for exploration.
What is the Lunar Rover Vehicle?
200
This rugged and capable SUV, often associated with outdoor adventures, has taken part in the Dakar Rally for over three decades.
What is the Toyota 4Runner?
200
F.A.M.E. is an acronym for this.
What is the Federation for Advance Manufacturing Education?
200
This device generates electricity by using hydrogen and oxygen to create an electrochemical reaction, not combustion.
What is a Fuel Cell?
300
The concept of regenerative braking in electric vehicles allows them to recover and store energy when doing this.
What is slowing down or braking?
300
This famous inventor, known for his work with alternating current (AC) electricity, experimented with electric vehicles in the early 20th century and even created a prototype electric car. His last name is also a popular car brand.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
300
This Toyota SUV, named after the largest tree species on Earth, is part of the brand's full-size SUV lineup.
What is the Sequoia SUV?
300
The FAME Program trains students to become this type of skilled professional. This role requires individuals to perform specialized tasks, diagnose and solve problems, maintain equipment, and ensure that systems or devices operate efficiently and safely.
What is a technician?
300
This type of cruise control allows your vehicle to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
What is Adaptive cruise control?
400
This essential element is commonly used in the batteries of electric vehicles to store and provide energy for propulsion.
What is Lithium?
400
This American inventor is often credited with creating the first mass-produced electric vehicle in the late 19th century, known as the "Detroit Electric."
Who is Thomas Edison?
400
This hydrogen fuel-cell powered Toyota vehicle emits only water vapor out off its tailpipe. It is also the Japanese word for 'future'.
What is the Mirai?
400
This is the name of the FAME Mitten Chapter's local educational partner.
What is WCC or Washtenaw Community College?
400
This is a prototype for a Toyota personal mobility vehicle.
What is the i-Road?
500
This type of charger, often found at public charging stations, can rapidly charge an electric vehicle, significantly reducing charging times.
What is a DC Fast Charger?
500
In 1997, this Toyota car model became the world's first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid car and is considered the first successful hybrid vehicle.
The Prius
500
This iconic Toyota sports car was originally co-developed with BMW and returned to the market in 2019 after a long hiatus, thrilling enthusiasts with its performance.
What is the Toyota Supra?
500
This is the major students receive after completing the FAME program
What is Mechatronic
500
Toyota provides this local autonomous shuttle company with Sienna Minivans
What is May Mobility?