12 Questions
Which company developed the experimental EVs Electrovan and Electrovette?
General Motors
What was the top speed of the GM EV1, a notable EV mentioned in the text?
100 km/hr
Which institute in Japan developed complex EVs with in-wheel drives for better performance?
National Institute of Environmental Studies
Which luxury car manufacturer offers hybrid electric vehicles like the Lexus RX?
Lexus
What power source do plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) primarily use?
Electric motor only
In which year did India see the launch of the low-power urban car Reva?
2002
When were commercial electric vehicles made possible?
1874
What percentage of automobiles sold in the USA were electric vehicles by 1900?
38%
What factor contributed to the decline of electric vehicles in the 1930s?
Henry Ford's mass production of IC engine cars
What led to a resurgence in the development of electric vehicles in the 1970s?
Oil shortage and pollution concerns
Which regulation mandated a certain percentage of zero-emission vehicles to be sold?
CARB Regulation
What technological advancement made IC engines more user-friendly compared to electric vehicles?
Automobile starter motor
Test your knowledge on the historical background of electric vehicles, from the first EV built in 1834 to the development of commercial EVs by 1886. Explore the significance of rechargeable batteries and the rise of EVs by 1900.
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