Vocabulary:
- profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/
- in the event that /in thee ih-VENT that/
- deplete /dih-PLEET/
- affix /uh-FIKS/
- stateside /steyt-SAHYD/
[adjective] useful or likely to give someone an advantage
Mariah believes that having a profitable action plan is going to have good effects on their project’s final result.
[conjunction] if something happens; similar to “in case that”
Stock up on herbal medicines and take some good rest in the event that you fall ill.
[verb] to consume the remaining supplies of energy, money, etc.
Anne has no wish to further deplete whatever funds she has left in her bank account.
[verb] to attach one thing to another
Affix the stamp to the upper right corner of the envelope before sending it, please.
[adverb] in or towards the U.S.
Leaving Steven’s closest friends behind to study stateside was extremely difficult for him.
Volkswagen introduces a profitable method where mobile charging units are possible to be delivered to electric cars in the event that they need more power. With this, people who own such cars will no longer worry about having to deplete the vehicles’ remaining energy. Moreover, people who do not own a garage could take advantage of these portable charging units if they require their electric cars to be charged overnight.
One charging station can provide electrical energy to a maximum of 15 electric vehicles. These mobile chargers also have a quick charging feature, wherein it only takes approximately 17 minutes to charge one vehicle. If a station is drained below 20 percent, it is simply replaced by a fully charged one. However, if a unit is permanently affixed to the power supply, the battery is supposedly able to recharge itself. Wolfsburg, Germany will receive the first charging units this year and Volkswagen is yet to make a statement if it plans to release them stateside.
One charging station can provide electrical energy to a maximum of 15 electric vehicles. These mobile chargers also have a quick charging feature, wherein it only takes approximately 17 minutes to charge one vehicle. If a station is drained below 20 percent, it is simply replaced by a fully charged one. However, if a unit is permanently affixed to the power supply, the battery is supposedly able to recharge itself. Wolfsburg, Germany will receive the first charging units this year and Volkswagen is yet to make a statement if it plans to release them stateside.
True or False:
- Each charging unit can supply electric power up to 15 electric vehicles.
- The first city in Germany to obtain the mobile chargers is Wolfsburg.
- Volkswagen announced a convenient strategy to refill gasoline to normal cars.
- The portable charging units have a beneficial quick charging capability.
- Volkswagen has no plans yet to release the units in the U.S.
Discussion Questions:
- In your opinion, will the mobile charging stations be available internationally or not? Please justify your answer.
- In what places do you think will the portable charging units be highly suitable?
- Do you think other car brands will be able to use the mobile chargers? Why or why not?
- In what way do you suppose will this type of charger affect the business of gasoline station owners?
- How do you think can this efficient charging strategy influence electric car owners in the future?
Express Your Opinion:
- By using mobile charging units, people will be more motivated to purchase electric cars than gasoline cars.
- Electric cars are not only inexpensive, but also environment-friendly.
- Electric cars are less prone to accidents and mishaps.