http://physics.hpa.edu/physics/apenvsci/videos/e2_videos/e2%20energy/3%20paving%20the%20way.mp4
APES questions—e2 Energy 3: Paving the way
- How many gallons of gas does each American use each day?
- Why is it encouraging that the VP of research and development (R&D) at GM says what he does?
- Look up Amory Lovins, what does he think represents the best solution?
- Hydrogen is not really a fuel, but an energy transport technology. why?
- What kind of car was Henry Ford’s car for his wife?
- How many mpg did the Model T get, compared to today?
- How efficient is the fuel in a car? why?
- Vijay says the solution involves what?
- FiberForge is in Colorado, not the normal industrial centers, why is this important?
- Why is "stamping" familiar for car makers?
- What is Amory’s reference to “The Graduate”? how is this relevant to you? (look up "one word-plastics" on youtube)
- What are the most expensive parts of a car plant?
- What is the role of public policy in this solution?
- Why is the Chevy Volt different from the Prius and the Tesla?
- Why is the Prius mileage better in the city than the freeway, the opposite of normal cars?
- Your fossil fuel car has a mileage rating in miles per gallon (mpg). How would you rate the mileage of an EV (electric vehicle)?
- Why is the battery technology Elon Musk is developing such a game changer?
- Why is the hydrogen fuel cell better than most battery solutions?
- Imagine you are having a conversation with your parents about getting a more efficient car. what would you tell them?
- If you were planning on getting an electric vehicle (EV or plug-in hybrid), what changes would you make at your home?
- Since this video came out (2007), GM and other car makers were near bankruptcy, and were rescued by the US government. What was the tradeoff for this rescue?
- Summarize Vijay’s argument at the end of the video. how would you make this happen?
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