The following text discusses a technology innovation.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular, but one major obstacle remains: charging time. While gasoline cars can refuel in minutes, most EVs require hours to fully charge. A startup called ChargeNow has developed a new battery technology that promises 80% charge in just 10 minutes. If successful at scale, this technology could eliminate one of the primary barriers to widespread EV adoption.
According to the text, what is the main advantage of ChargeNow's new technology?
It makes electric vehicles less expensive
It significantly reduces charging time for electric vehicles
It increases the range of electric vehicles
It eliminates the need for charging stations
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. The text explicitly states that ChargeNow's technology "promises 80% charge in just 10 minutes," directly addressing the charging time problem.
- Evidence: The text identifies charging time as "one major obstacle" and states the new technology offers 10-minute charging.
- Reasoning: The technology's main benefit is solving the charging time problem.
- Conclusion: Reduced charging time is the central advantage described.
Choice A is incorrect because the text doesn't mention vehicle cost. Choice C is incorrect because range is not discussed. Choice D is incorrect because the technology still requires charging, just faster.