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?
- we will soon see a video about Chinese autos, one of which is called the Geely “King Kong”. is this a small car?
- 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 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 it up 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?
- why is the battery technology Elon Musk is developing such a game changer?
- why is the hydrogen fuel cell better than battery solutions?
- imagine you are having a conversation with your parents about getting a more efficient car. what would you tell them?
- 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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