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Chapter 8. Cool Tech: Electric Cars

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

The author wrote “According to the company’s website, it can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in less than 4 seconds!” What does “According to the company’s website” mean in this context?

The author wrote “Tesla, Inc. (formerly known as Tesla Motors) was founded in 2003.”  What does “founded in 2003” mean in this context?

What is pollution?

The author wrote “When people burn fossil fuels to power vehicles, they release chemicals that are harmful to the planet.”  What does “release” mean in this context?

The author wrote “The founders named the company after a famous inventor, Nikola Tesla (sounds familiar!)”  Who are “founders” in this context?

What is a problem that cars create?

What is a solution that electric cars provide?

Do you have any questions about electric cars? Were any words unclear?