Electrified Vehicle Technologies

What is the primary reason that Electrified Vehicle growth in the US is rapidly accelerating

improved battery technology with longer range and faster recharging times

Having a higher kilowatt-hour (kWh) rating ____________________

is like having a vehicle with a bigger gas tank

Which of the following is an operating feature of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)

it can operate in all-electric mode

The efficiency of an EV is measured by the Environmental Protection Agency in ____________________

kilowatt-hours per 100 miles

the most common EV technology-related questions your customers will ask include:

length of time to recharge batteries

Which of the following is an attribute of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

less complex to build

The thermal cooling system in an Electrified Vehicle ________________________

maintains a proper operating temperature range of the engine, electric motor, and power electronics and other components

The function of an EV engine's ability to stop and start when the vehicle has stopped is to _______________________

shut off the ICE and electric motor when stopped to ensure no energy is wasted while idling

Which of these factors does NOT affect battery range

the trim level of the vehicle

How does a driver know when to switch a PHEV from Electric to Gas Mode?

the vehicle will switch automatically from electric to gas when the battery is depleted

Which of the following is a feature of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

they always operate in all-electric mode

Why are lithium-ion battery packs preferred for use in Electrified Vehicles

they hold their charge longer, even when not in use

Which of these is an advantage that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) have over conventional gas-powered vehicles

they produce zero tailpipe emissions

Which of these is a unique attribute of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

uses both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine for power

What are the three primary electrical concepts to understand regarding Electrified Vehicles?

voltage, current, and resistance

Which of the following is an attribute of parallel hybrid technology

Both the electric motor and internal combustion engine drive the wheels

The on-board charger is a component of plug-in vehicles that is designed to ___________________

convert electricity supplied through the charge port from AC to DC power, so it can be stored in the battery

Customers can charge their PHEV by using ________________________

either a Level 1 or Level 2 charger

Which of these components is necessary for a BEV

electric generator

Which operating condition has been shown to cause an EV battery to degrade the quickest

extreme hot or cold temperatures