March 31, 2023 | Power | Energy | Materials

The Rise of Electric Vehicles

Thomas Edison and an electric car in 1913. (Image: rarehistoricalphotos.com)

Despite supply chain disruptions and production issues in the automotive sector, electric vehicle (EV) sales nearly doubled from 2021 to 2022 and now account for about 5.8 percent of all new cars sold in the U.S. With government policies supporting net-zero carbon emissions, more car manufacturers are embracing electrification.

Did you know that EVs have been around for over a century? Learn more in this quiz.