1. a) When will Tata Motors in India begin selling its gasoline-powered, five-seater Nano?
b) What will the Nano cost?

2. Who is opposed to the production and sale of the Nano? Why?

3. a) What is the Reva?
b) How many Revas have been sold since it was launched 8 years ago?
c) Do you consider this number successful?  Explain your answer.

4. Despite government subsidies for the Reva, and interest in this type of car, why is the Nano likely to far outsell the Reva?

5. a) Compare the number of gas-powered Nanos to electric-powered Revas expected to be sold in India in the coming year.
b) What inconveniences associated with the Reva (and other electric cars) might keep sales low?

6. Do you support the sale of the gasoline-powered Nano to give Indians the ability to own their own car? Explain your answer.

7. Will the electric car ever replace fuel powered cars? Explain your answer.

8. Do you think that President Obama will mandate (order) all automobiles sold in the U.S. to be electric?  (Ask a parent about the President's new requirements for the types of cars General Motors must produce.)

9. If the cost of an electric car was equal to that of a gasoline-powered car, which would you prefer to buy? Explain your answer. Ask a parent the same question.