Key learning points

1. Traditional cars use petrol and diesel to make them move, whereas electric cars move using electricity from a battery.
2. Carbon dioxide, emitted from petrol and diesel cars, is a greenhouse gas which contributes to global warming.
3. Pure electric cars produce no carbon dioxide emissions when driving.
4. Some cities have all electric public transport in order to lower carbon dioxide emissions and reduce air pollution.
5. There has been public debate about the use electric of vehicles, with people on different sides citing pros and cons.

Keywords

• Fuel - A fuel is something that can be used to generate heat or light..

• Emissions - Emissions are materials released into the environment from a particular process.

• Carbon dioxide - Carbon dioxide is a type of gas found in Earth's atmosphere.

• Greenhouse gas - Gases which contribute towards global warming are called greenhouse gases.

• Debate - A debate is a formal discussion in which opposing ideas are put forward and which usually ends with a vote.

Common misconception