Chapter 93 - Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Can be charged to full capacity by using a special dealer-only high-voltage charger

How is the high-voltage (HV) battery charged in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)? a. Using the ICE to turn the motor/generator to fully charge the HV battery b. Using an external charging station or electrical outlet c. Can be charged to full capacity by using a special dealer-only high-voltage charger d. Operating the ICE at idle after returning from a trip

J1772

The standard charging station plug is usually what SAE standard? a. J1777 b. J1772 c. J1930 d. J1427

kWh

The storage capacity of HV batteries are related in _______________. a. volts b. Li-lon c. kWh d. watts

68°F to 78°F (20°C to 26°C)

What temperature range do batteries work best? a. 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C) b. 35°F to 65°F (2°C to 18°C) c. 68°F to 78°F (20°C to 26°C) d. 90°F to 110°F (32°C to 43°C)

Level 3

Which type (level) of charger may be harmful to the battery? a. Level 1 b. Level 2 c. Level 3 d. J1772

Level 1

Which type (level) of charger usually requires that the vehicle be charged overnight? a. Level 1 b. Level 2 c. Level 3 d. J1772

An electric vehicle (EV)

Which type of vehicle is considered to be a ZEV? a. An electric vehicle (EV) b. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) c. A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) d. All of the above

All of the above

Why do cold temperatures reduce the range of an electric vehicle? a. Cold temperatures reduce battery efficiency. b. Additional electrical power from the batteries is needed to heat the batteries. c. Passenger compartment heating requires the use of electrical heating/cooling, which reduces the range of the vehicle. d. All of the above

All of the above

Why does warm weather decrease the range of an electric vehicle? a. Batteries do not function well at high temperatures. b. Batteries have to supply the power needed to keep the interior of the vehicle cool. c. Batteries must supply power to help keep the batteries themselves cool. d. All of the above

To prevent heat buildup in the cable

Why must the charger cord be unreeled and laid out in a straight line when charging an EV or a PHEV? a. To prevent heat buildup in the cable b. To prevent electromagnetic interference c. To allow the current to flow faster to the vehicle d. All of the above