Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Awareness

What is a hybrid vehicle?

• A vehicle that uses only electricity

• A vehicle that uses two or more sources of power

• A vehicle that runs on petrol only

• A vehicle that has an internal combustion engine

What are the advantages of electric vehicles?

• Zero tailpipe emissions

• Less components

• Less maintenance

• Excellent speed and power

What are the disadvantages of electric vehicles?

• Limited range of travel

• Long time required to fully charge

• Limited plug-in charging sites

• Expensive battery pack

What is the definition of an electric vehicle?

• A vehicle that uses petrol

• A vehicle that has an internal combustion engine

• A vehicle that uses only electric traction motor and high voltage battery

• A vehicle that uses two sources of power

What are the four modes of charging for electric vehicles?

• Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4

• Mode A, Mode B, Mode C, Mode D

• Fast, Slow, Standard, Quick

• AC, DC, Hybrid, Electric

What is the primary function of the generator in a hybrid vehicle?

• To recharge the high voltage battery pack

• To start the engine

• To supply power to the electric traction motor

• All of the above

What is the Atkinson cycle known for?

• Higher fuel efficiency

• Lower emissions

• Higher power output

• Faster acceleration

What are the components of a typical permanent magnet synchronous motor?

• Stator, rotor, frame

• Battery, generator, inverter

• Electric motor, fuel tank, exhaust

• None of the above

What is the function of the electric traction motor?

• To provide the main force to drive the road wheels

• To power the generator to start the engine

• To store electricity

• To perform regenerative braking

What is the capacity of the DC voltage in the high voltage battery?

• 144 V

• 520 V

• 14 V

• 7.2 V