Introduction to Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

Which of the following EV drive trains produces on-board electricity without using an ICE?

• BEV

• HEV

• PHEV

• FCEV

Which of the following types of grid-sourced electricity can be accurately described as zero emission?

• Hydro electricity

• Solar power

• Wind power

• All of the above

What is the fuel used in an FCEV?

• Grid electricity

• Battery electricity

• Hydrogen

• Gasoline

When regenerative braking is used on an EV powertrain, which of the following terms best describes the energy source?

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

• Magnetic energy

When comparing the tank-to-wheels efficiency rating of BEVs versus ICE-powertrains, which of the following is true?

• ICE power outperforms BEV by a factor of 3 to 1.

• BEVs outperform ICE power by a factor of 3 to 1.

• BEVs and ICE power are equally efficient.

• BEVs have efficiency but emit more pollutants.

What is the source of most grid electricity generated in the United States?

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear fission

• Solar cells

• Wind power

Which of the following US states has the highest EV adoption rates?

• New York

• California

• Oregon

• Massachusetts

According to 2019 data, which of the following BEVs will get you the furthest on a full EESS charge?

• Tesla Model 3

• Nissan Leaf

• VW eGolf

• Hyundai Ioniq E

If you were to replace your ICE-powered vehicle today, which model would you select?

• Tesla Model 3

• Ford Mustang Mach-E

• Chevrolet Bolt EV

• Nissan Leaf

Which of the following is an advantage of EV automobile ownership?

• Lower fuel costs

• Limited driving range

• Longer refueling time

• Higher initial cost