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What did Garret first notice was different about his new bus?
It played music.
What state does Garret live in?
Oregon
What grade is Garret in?
5th
How is the bus powered?
Electricity
What usually powers school buses?
Diesel fuel
Name one advantage of the new school bus.
It is quieter and better for the environment
According to the article how many school districts across the country have switched to electric powered buses?
500
How many electric vehicles were sold last year in the US
800,000
Out of 100 cars, how many are electric?
1
When did the first electric cars first show up?
1890s
Why did people initially not like electric powered cars?
They had to be charged too often.
Define greenhouse gases.
gases that trap heat into the atmosphere
Define emissions.
substances released into the air
Name one problem with modern day electric cars.
1. They're expensive. 2. Their batteries are made from lithium, which can harm the soil. 3. The electric power plants release harmful gases.
How much CO2 grams are released with one gallon of gas?
8,000 grams
How far can a car go on one tank of gas?
300-400 miles
