Electrifying: The Power of Electric Machines
In Electrifying: The Power of Electric Machines, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb examines three machines powered by electricity. From a very quiet motocross bike to a solar-powered car (and even an electric hackney carriage taxi!), discover the power of electric vehicles. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
Lesson Express
Q: What are some good things about using electric vehicles instead of regular gas-powered vehicles?
A: Electric vehicles are better for the environment, make less noise, and can help us use less fossil fuel.
Q: How does solar power help electric machines work?
A: Solar panels turn sunlight into electricity, which can be used as a renewable energy source to power vehicles.
Q: What are some challenges electric vehicles face today?
A: Challenges include finding enough places to charge, making batteries last longer, and the cost of making them.
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