Electric car

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/electric-car

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the propulsion system?Utilizes electric traction motors powered by onboard battery packs
2. What is the energy conversion efficiency?Significantly higher than internal combustion engine vehicles, with less wasted heat

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV): An electric car that runs exclusively on electricity stored in its battery pack.
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): A traditional engine that burns fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel to generate power.
Range Anxiety: The fear that an electric vehicle will run out of battery power before reaching its destination or a charging station.
Charging Infrastructure: The network of charging stations and related equipment necessary for recharging electric vehicles.