Energy 101: Electric Vehicles
https://www.energy.gov/eere/videos/energy-101-electric-vehicles
https://www.energy.gov/eere/videos/energy-101-electric-vehicles
EERE, U.S. Department of Energy
This video highlights the benefits of electric vehicles, including improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower maintenance costs.
Video length is 2:50 min.
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Teaching Tips
- Use as a introduction to a lesson on cars and energy.
- For more information on electric vehicle technology from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), visit the Vehicle Technologies Program website: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/
About the Science
- This video presents state-of-the-art electric vehicle technology.
- Comments from expert scientist: The video is a good basic overview of electric vehicles. The video does not mention potential drawbacks such as environmental effects of lithium battery production.
About the Pedagogy
- Great short introductory video about electric vehicles.
- Good addition to an alternative transportation unit.