Some EV quiz

What was the name of the world’s first hybrid electric car?

• Lohner-Porsche Mixte

• Tesla Model S

• Ford Model T

• Toyota Prius

What type of battery technology enabled longer ranges and faster charging times for electric vehicles in the 2000s?

• Pb-acid

• NiMH

• Li-ion

• Zinc-air

What was the main reason for the decline of electric vehicles in the 1920s and 1930s?

• • A) The introduction of the electric starter

• • B) The discovery of cheap Texas crude oil

• • C) The improvement of road infrastructure

• • D) All of the above

What is the main goal of a hybrid vehicle power train?

• To increase the speed and acceleration of the vehicle

• To reduce the weight and size of the vehicle

• To recapture braking energy and supply power in the most efficient way

• To eliminate the need for an internal combustion engine

What is the main limitation of a BEV compared to a HEV or a PHEV?

• It has lower efficiency and performance in urban environments

• It has higher tailpipe emissions and environmental impact

• It has shorter range and requires more charging infrastructure for long journeys

• It has more complex and expensive powertrain configurations and operational modes