TED Talks
TED: What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? | Ksenia Petrichenko
Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are currently responsible for a third of global energy consumption and emissions, a future where they create more energy than they consume is...
PBS
The current hurdles to putting more electric vehicles on the road
In last week's State of the Union, President Biden reaffirmed his administration's commitment to get more electric vehicles in American driveways. It's estimated that half of all new vehicle sales will be EVs by 2030, but the industry...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What's the best fuel for your car? | TED-Ed
Historically, most cars have run on gasoline, but that doesn't have to be the case in the future: other liquid fuels and electricity can also power cars. So what are the differences between these options? And which one's best? Dig into...
TED Talks
Renzo Vitale: What should electric cars sound like?
Electric cars are extremely quiet, offering some welcome silence in our cities. But they also bring new dangers, since they can easily sneak up on unsuspecting pedestrians. What kind of sounds should they make to keep people safe? Get a...
SciShow
The Future of Driving | Compilation
Self driving cars and self-repairing roads: the future of driving is bright, or at least less aggravating.
Crash Course
Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography
Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography. We'll focus on the Democratic Republic of the...
MinuteEarth
Will Gas Stations Survive?
Although it’s not likely to happen soon, someday gas stations may be replaced by (or turn into) another type of fueling station, because no fuel or mode of transportation is forever
SciShow
Get Charged Up for the Gigafactory
Hank shares the latest ambitious project from SpaceX and Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk: The Gigafactory. Learn more about how batteries work, what the big deal is about lithium, and why people are getting so charged up. See what we did...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The surprisingly long history of electric cars | Daniel Sperling and Gil Tal
By the end of the 19th century, nearly 40% of American cars were electric. But these vehicles had a few major problems — early car batteries were expensive and inefficient, and the vehicles were twice the price of a gas-powered car. And...
SciShow
Are Electric Cars Really More Environmentally Friendly?
Some people say that buying an electric car is a great way to fight climate change - but if they use electricity that is made by burning fossil fuels, are they really more environmentally friendly than gas powered cars?
Debunked
What Actually Happens When A Car Explodes In Real Life
Do vehicles really combust into fireballs when they collide? Are doors and hoods sent flying from the blast? Or is it all just movie myth? Join us as we learn the process behind an explosion, what makes engines work and how fires and...
Great Big Story
New Yorks Electric Taxis in 1895
Discover the forgotten fleet of electric taxis that zipped around New York City in 1895 and why they eventually failed.
PBS
What Can You Actually Do About Climate Change?
The average carbon footprint of a person in the US is 16.5 tons –TONS. So, what can you actually do decrease this number and make a meaningful difference?
Wonderscape
Energizing the Future: Batteries and Electric Transportation
This video demystifies the workings of electric batteries and their role in modern e-transportation. Learn how batteries, from simple potato experiments to advanced lithium cells, generate electricity through chemical reactions. The...
Debunked
Do Cars Really Explode Like The Movies?
Do vehicles really combust into fireballs when they collide? Are doors and hoods sent flying from the blast? Or is it all just movie myth? Please support us by trying out the Brilliant app —free—for 30 days, by visiting...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Do Electric Car Batteries Store Energy?
This video is answering the question of how do electric car batteries store energy.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Do Electric Cars Work?
This video is answering the question of how do electric cars work.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Why Are Electric Cars So Quiet?
This video is answering the question of why are electric cars so quiet.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Do Electric Cars Produce Emissions?
This video is answering the question of do electric cars produce emissions.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?
This video is answering the question of how long do electric car batteries last.
Curated Video
Reading Market Signals: Understanding Investment Life Cycles
Description: In this insightful lesson, we continue our exploration of investment tools and dive deeper into understanding the life cycle of companies and their stocks. Learn how to analyse growth, maturity, and decline phases to make...
Zach Star
Mechanical Vs. Electrical Engineering How to Pick the Right Major
Often students struggle between whether to major in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. These are two of the most common engineering disciplines so I wanted to address this question for those who are undecided. The good...
Science360
DESIGNING OUR FUTURE: A panel discussion on the future of clean growth and sustainability
This panel was held by the British Embassy in Washington, DC on February 11, 2020 in partnership with the U.S. National Science Foundation and Axios. For more in this series, watch "Designing Our Future: A panel discussion on the future...
Science360
DESIGNING OUR FUTURE: A PANEL DISCUSSION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
DESIGNING OUR FUTURE: A PANEL DISCUSSION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the modern world, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Three leading AI experts weigh in on the current state of...