Electric vehicle conversion

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-vehicle-conversion

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 does it mean to convert an old car into an electric car?It means taking out the old engine, gas tank, and exhaust system, and putting in a battery, electric motor, and charger so the car runs on electricity.
2. Why do people want to convert old cars to electric?They want to stop the car from making bad air pollution, save money on gas, and keep the car from being thrown away.

Powertrain: The system in a vehicle that generates power and delivers it to the wheels.
Battery Management System (BMS): An electronic system that monitors and controls rechargeable batteries, ensuring safety and performance.
Circular Economy: An economic model focused on eliminating waste and continually reusing resources.