Evaluating sources and selecting your audience. Evaluate three sources youve chosen and select your audience. Tell why you chosen each source and how it to your topic.
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Electric Cars
Rejaya Gilliam
SNHU
Applied Natural Science
Dr. Carter
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I have chosen to look into electric cars in the natural sciences. There has been a
determined effort to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels in transportation as worries about
their usage grow due to climate change. Due to their reliance on energy rather than gasoline or
diesel, electric vehicles present a possible answer. Rechargeable batteries can be charged from an
electrical socket or at specialized charging stations to power these vehicles. The range,
performance, and infrastructure for charging electric automobiles have increased due to recent
battery and energy transportation technology developments.
The significance of electric cars helps to resolve several pressing issues. Electric vehicles
can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide, associated with
transportation. This modification would significantly reduce our mobility’s carbon footprint,
hence reducing the negative consequences of climate change. In essence, electric vehicles are a
practical substitute that can successfully take the place of conventional internal combustion
engines and support a more ecologically friendly and sustainable transportation system. The fight
against climate change and pursuing sustainable goals depend on this. Another critical factor is
the chance electric cars give us to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels and natural gas. Using
electric vehicles can diversify our energy sources and foster greater energy independence as
fossil fuel supplies are depleted and worries about energy security increase (Li, et al., 2020).
Electric cars can also drastically improve air quality and public health. Electric automobiles have
no exhaust fumes compared to internal combustion engines, which reduces contaminants like
particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. Cleaner air may be beneficial to public health,
particularly in urban areas. Electric cars contribute to a safer and healthier environment by
decreasing hazardous emissions and contaminants.
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References
Hu, X., Liu, T., Qi, X., & Barth, M. (2019). Reinforcement learning for hybrid and plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle energy management: Recent advances and prospects. IEEE
Industrial Electronics Magazine, 13(3), 16-25.
Li, J., Wang, F., & He, Y. (2020). Electric vehicle routing problem with battery swapping
considering energy consumption and carbon emissions. Sustainability, 12(24), 10537.
Yap, K. Y., Chin, H. H., & Kleme, J. J. (2022). Solar Energy-Powered Battery Electric Vehicle
charging stations: Current development and future prospect review. Renewable and
Sustainable Energy Reviews, 169, 112862.
TOPIC: ELECTRIC CARS
Design a specific research question based on your knowledge of the topic you chose and discuss
how you would like to get more informed more about the topic?
Research Question: How can we best improve electric vehicle charging stations
and infrastructure to ease consumer worries about driving too far without
recharging?
