SSTE01WB-Electrified Vehicle Technologies
Which of the following is a significant, current industry trend?
EV batteries are improving with longer range and shorter charge times.
Which of the following is an attribute of Level 2 charging?
It uses a 240V circuit and can be installed for home-charging.
Which of the following is an operating feature of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)?
NOT It will run on electric power until the battery is 20% depleted.
The onboard charger is a component of plug-in vehicles that is designed to ___________________.
convert incoming AC electricity supplied through the charge port to DC power for charging the traction battery
Which of the following is an attribute of parallel hybrid technology?
provides additional horsepower and torque
The benefits of regenerative braking are most evident in _________.
stop-and-go urban traffic
Which of the follow is NOT a factor in the slow growth of the electrified vehicle market?
high financing interest rates
Which operating condition has been shown to cause an EV battery to degrade the quickest?
Extreme warm temperatures
Which of these is an advantage that Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have over Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)?
NOT PHEVs can use Level 2 charging and BEVs cannot.
Which of the following is a feature of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)?
They always operate in all-electric mode.
Why do vehicle design engineers prefer lithium-ion battery packs for use in electrified vehicles?
They hold their charge longer, even when not in use.
Which of these is a unique attribute of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)?
Uses both the gas engine and electric motor for power during heavy acceleration
Regenerative braking is designed to ________
capture energy normally lost during braking by using the electric motor as a generator and storing the captured energy in the battery
The "fuel efficiency" of an electrified vehicle is measured in __________.
kilowatt-hours per 100 miles
Links to available state and local incentives for an electrified vehicle can be found on _______________.
the respective brand websites
Which of the following describes the warranty coverage for electrified vehicle batteries in the US?
the respective brand websites
Which of these is an advantage that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) have over conventional gas-powered vehicles?
They produce zero tailpipe emissions.
The thermal cooling system in an electrified vehicle ________________.
maintains a proper operating temperature range of the engine, electric motor, power electronics and other components