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WorksheetsIntroduction to Electric Vehicle Drive Trains
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 58mins
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
(a) is credited with designing the first electric motor.
Ben Franklin
Alessandro Volta
Michael Faraday
Thomas Edison
(a) is credited with engineering the first electric motor that was capable of performing meaningful work.
Ben Franklin
Alessandro Volta
James Watt
Nikola Tesla
Which of the following best describes the first known electrical-powered vehicle capable of transporting a human?
E-bike
Tricycle
Surrey
Model T
Which of the following explains why electrically powered automobiles outsold ICE-powered vehicles in the early 1900s?
Low noise emission
No combustion emissions
Reliability and user-friendly
All of the above
Which of the following best defines mileage range of a BEV?
Chassis operating voltage
Battery bank Ah rating
Gross vehicle weight
Number of on-board batteries
The first HEV sales success in the US automobile marketplace was the (a) .
Toyota Prius
Tesla Roadster
Tesla Model 3
Nissan Leaf
What acronym is used to describe the battery bank(s) on an EV?
BEV
EESS
BB
PHEV
The concept of the futuristic EV charge station shown in the diagram was designed by:
Elon Musk
Bjarke Ingels
Zaha Hadid
Norman Foster
What is the current range capacity of the Tesla Model S according to Figure 1-24?
412 miles
350 miles
450 miles
380 miles
According to Figure 1-25, what percentage of new vehicle sales in the United States in 2021 were ICE vehicles?
91.90%
85.50%
78.30%
66.40%
Which country had the highest percentage of BEV private car ownership as a percentage of total 2021 automobile registrations according to Figure 1-27?
Norway
Germany
France
Sweden
What is a positive aspect of Norway's electricity production mentioned in the text?
Close to 100% of Norway's electricity is produced by hydroelectricity.
Norway relies heavily on coal for electricity production.
Norway imports most of its electricity from neighboring countries.
Norway's electricity production is primarily based on nuclear energy.
What is the main challenge for the future of highway road stops for EVs?
Lack of charging infrastructure
High cost of maintenance
Limited availability of EV models
Environmental concerns
Which of the following trucks is scheduled for production?
BYD 8TT
Ford F-150
Chevrolet Silverado
Ram 1500
Fill in the blank: The Tesla Semi Truck was introduced in ____, but its market availability has been delayed several times.
2017
2018
2019
2020
What is one of the challenges for FCEVs outside of the largest West Coast cities?
Lack of refueling infrastructure
High cost of vehicles
Limited consumer awareness
Government regulations
What is the potential for EV truck deployments over the 2020-2030 period according to the 2020 North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) study?
Significant growth potential
Limited growth potential
No growth potential
Decline in deployments
Which of the following is a commercial electric vehicle model?
Bollinger Alpha BI
Ford F-150 BEV
Rivian R1S
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Commercial electric vehicles (CEVs) are 'work machines' that are required to run throughout a typical working day.
Fleet operators tend to be more concerned with operating costs than private automobile consumers and use sophisticated analytics that have converted return on investment into a science.
Fleet operators are less concerned with operating costs than private automobile consumers.
CEVs are not required to run throughout a typical working day.
CEVs are primarily used for personal transportation.
In order to receive federal funding assistance, urban transit carriers can only purchase buses that are manufactured in the United States.
True
False
What is the main purpose of a typical electric bicycle?
To provide electrical-assist
To replace motorcycles
To increase speed
To reduce weight
Fill in the blank: The Super SOCO TS 1200R motorcycle uses a 60-volt ______ and is driven by a Bosch traction motor.
EESS
battery
engine
motor
Which of the following is a best-selling BEV in the United States in 2021?
Tesla Model Y
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Bolt
All of the above
What is the purpose of the power share feature in an EV?
To back up power to a building or home in an emergency to supply power.
To increase the speed of the EV.
To enhance the battery life of the EV.
To improve the aerodynamics of the EV.
Which of the following vehicles is a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)?
Ford Fusion H
Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Lexus 300H
What is the term used by Toyota to describe their blended torque drive train?
power-split
hybrid synergy drive
e-CVT
dynamic force
According to the text, which vehicle was the first real success story for hybrid electric vehicles?
Toyota Prius
Honda Insight
Chevrolet Volt
Hyundai Ioniq
Based on Figure 1-15, what is the fuel cost per 100 gallons for electric vehicles?
$110
$250
$390
According to the text, which vehicle had the highest combined sales in the United States in 2020?
Tesla Model 3
Toyota/Lexus HEVs and FCEVs
Ford F-series Pickup
The invention of the fuel cell is generally credited to an Englishman, (a) , nearly 200 years ago.
William Grove
Thomas Edison
Nikola Tesla
What does torque blending mean in hybrid vehicles?
The process of combining engine and electric motor power to optimize performance and efficiency.
A method of reducing vehicle weight by using lighter materials.
A technique for improving aerodynamics in vehicle design.
A system for enhancing the sound of the engine.
Which company announced that their objective was to manufacture exclusively EVs globally by 2035?
General Motors (GM)
Ford
Toyota
Volkswagen
The average age of privately owned automobiles and light trucks in the United States as of 2019 is:
10.5 years
11.8 years
12.1 years
13.2 years
What is the effect shown in Figure 1-11?
Fill in the blank: Due to conductor skin effect, some manufacturers choose six- and nine-phase ac circuits over _______.
three-phase ac electric vehicle circuits.
single-phase ac circuits.
dc circuits.
four-phase ac circuits.
The two means of producing electricity on-board a vehicle are:
solar panels and wind turbines
batteries and alternators
fuel cells and generators
nuclear reactors and steam engines
In 1996, which company introduced their hybrid electric Prius?
Toyota Motor Company
Honda
Ford
Nissan
What is the term used to describe the fuel efficiency of ICE-powered vehicles?
Tank-to-wheel efficiency
Miles per gallon
Fuel economy
Energy efficiency
According to the text, what is a significant advantage of EVs when in stop-start operating cycles?
EVs consume almost no energy while the vehicle is stationary.
EVs have a higher top speed compared to traditional vehicles.
EVs require less maintenance than gasoline vehicles.
EVs can be charged using solar power.
Which mode of transportation has the highest energy use?
Gasoline car
Electric car
Bicycle
Bus
What is one of the major advantages of AC over DC according to the text?
Ability to transmit over long distances with minimal energy losses.
Higher cost of transmission.
Requires more complex infrastructure.
Limited to short distance transmission.
The skin effect is a phenomenon where:
current flows uniformly throughout the conductor
current flows only on the surface of the conductor
current flows only in the center of the conductor
current does not flow at all
What is the main difference between Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) according to the table?
A) HEVs can be recharged by plugging into the grid.
B) PHEVs have higher EESS capacity.
C) HEVs use only ICE power.
D) PHEVs use only EESS power.
Fill in the blank: An EV can only be considered a zero emissions vehicle when it is powered by (a) energy sources, such as solar and wind power.
Explain the term 'well-to-wheel emissions' as used in the context of electric vehicles.
A measure of the total emissions from fuel production to vehicle operation
The emissions produced by the vehicle's wheels
The emissions from the vehicle's exhaust only
A term used to describe the efficiency of electric motors
According to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data from 2020, what percentage of grid electricity is produced using renewable energy?
A) 19%
B) 61%
C) 20%
D) 50%
What does CARB stand for?
California Air Resources Board
Canadian Association of Road Builders
Centralized Automated Reporting Bureau
Carbon and Air Regulation Board
In what year did CARB launch the zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) program?
1990
1985
2000
1995
Which of the following is NOT a type of electric vehicle mentioned in the text?
A) Battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
B) Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)
C) Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)
D) Solar electric vehicles (SEVs)
What is the main goal of the ZEV program as mentioned in the text?
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To promote electric vehicles
To improve air quality
To increase fuel efficiency
What are the two types of current used in standard automotive electrical systems?
Direct current (dc) and alternating current (ac)
Static current (sc) and dynamic current (dc)
Pulsating current (pc) and steady current (sc)
Rotating current (rc) and fixed current (fc)
What is photochemical smog also known as?
What are the components required to form photochemical smog?
NOx + HC + sunshine + time
CO2 + O2 + water vapor
SO2 + NH3 + darkness
CH4 + O3 + wind
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Oxygen (O2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Hydrogen (H2)
What is the population of greater Los Angeles?
Exceeds 18 million
Less than 10 million
Between 10 and 15 million
Exactly 15 million
What was the main advantage of early electric cars according to the text?
High speed
Reliability
Low cost
Long range
In the early 1900s, what percentage of New York City's automobiles were powered by steam?
40%
20%
60%
80%
What was a significant disadvantage of an EV over an ICE-powered vehicle in the early 1900s?
High cost
Limited range
Time-consuming charging
Low speed
What invention in 1912 made ICE vehicles more user-friendly?
The electric starter by Charles Kettering
The automatic transmission
The rearview mirror
The windshield wiper
What was the energy source for 38% of New York City's automobiles in the early 1900s?
Battery electric
Gasoline
Steam
Hydrogen
What was one of the reasons for the popularity of electric cars in the early 1900s?
High tailpipe emissions
Low tailpipe emissions
High noise emission
High speed
Fill in the blank: Trouvé's 1881 tricycle was powered using a bank of ________.
wet cell batteries
solar panels
steam engines
gasoline engines
Who is credited with the terms electricity and electron?
(a)
What was Benjamin Franklin's experiment involving a metal key meant to demonstrate?
The effects of electricity on metal
The production of sparks during an electrical storm
The relationship between lightning and electricity
The safety of using metal during storms
Fill in the blank: Nikola Tesla is credited for his invention of the first electric motor that was capable of doing ________ work.
meaningful
useless
trivial
insignificant
In what year was the first electric vehicle tested on the streets of Paris?
1879
1880
1881
1882
Fill in the blank: The term for electricity that flows in one direction is called _________.
direct current (dc)
alternating current (ac)
static electricity
induction current
Fill in the blank: A vehicle that uses both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine is known as a _________
hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)
electric vehicle (EV)
diesel vehicle
gasoline vehicle
Fill in the blank: The acronym for Battery Electric Vehicle is _________.
BEV
ICE
PHEV
HEV
The organization known as CARB stands for:
California Air Resources Board
Canadian Association of Road Builders
Central American Railway Board
Climate Action and Research Bureau
Fill in the blank: A vehicle that uses a fuel cell to generate electricity is called a _________.
fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV)
battery electric vehicle (BEV)
hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)
internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV)
Fill in the blank: The term for gases that trap heat in the atmosphere is _________.
greenhouse gas (GHG)
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
Fill in the blank: The acronym for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle is _________.
PHEV
EV
HEV
BEV
Fill in the blank: The term for the efficiency of a vehicle from the fuel tank to the wheels is _________.
Fill in the blank: The acronym for Zero Emissions Vehicle is _________.
ZEV
ZEVS
ZEVV
ZEVX
The term for the effect of alternating current on the distribution of current in a conductor is called:
skin effect
resonance effect
photoelectric effect
Doppler effect
Fill in the blank: The acronym for Commercial Electric Vehicle is _________.
CEV
CEB
CEEV
CEVC
Fill in the blank: The term for emissions measured from the source of energy to the vehicle's wheels is _________
Fill in the blank: The acronym for Internal Combustion Engine is _________.
ICE
IEC
CIE
ECI
Fill in the blank: The term for the smog created by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants is _________.
photochemical smog
industrial smog
acid rain
sulfurous smog
Fill in the blank: The acronym for Occupational Safety and Health Administration is _________.
OSHA
OSAH
OHSA
HOSA
Fill in the blank: The term for the efficiency of a vehicle from the source of energy to the fuel tank is _________.
well-to-wheel efficiency
tank-to-wheel efficiency
engine efficiency
fuel economy
Fill in the blank: The term for a vehicle that produces no emissions from the onboard source of power is _________.
zero emissions vehicle (ZEV)
internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV)
hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)
plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV)
Fill in the blank: The term for the voltage level that is higher than the standard level is _________.
high voltage (HV)
low voltage (LV)
medium voltage (MV)
extra low voltage (ELV)
Fill in the blank: The term for the density of energy stored in a system or region is _________.
energy density
power density
mass density
charge density
Fill in the blank: The term for the cell that converts chemical energy into electrical energy is _________
fuel cell
solar cell
battery
capacitor
