Deck 89: Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles

Question 1

The GM EV-1 was what type of vehicle?

A)A series-type HEV
B)The first generation hybrid- electric vehicle (HEV)
C)Totally electric powered
D)A parallel-type HEV

Answer 1

Totally electric powered

Question 2

Which type hybrid uses 36 to 42 volts?

A)Medium hybrid
B)Full hybrid
C)Mild hybrid
D)Strong hybrid

Answer 2

Mild hybrid

Question 3

Which type of hybrid is capable of propelling the vehicle by just using the electric motor?

A)BAS type
B)Strong (full) hybrid
C)Mild hybrid
D)Medium hybrid

Answer 3

Strong (full) hybrid

Question 4

About how fast does a motor-generator crank the internal combustion engine?

A)About 1000 RPM
B)About 150-300 RPM
C)About 2000 RPM
D)About 350-600 RPM

Question 5

Which type of hybrid electric design costs the least?

A)Parallel hybrid design
B)Series hybrid design
C)Strong hybrid design
D)BAS design

Question 6

Which type of hybrid electric vehicle has idle stop operation?

A)Medium hybrids only
B)Strong, mild, and medium hybrids
C)Strong hybrids only
D)Mild hybrids only

Question 7

Technician A says that most hybrids require that they be plugged into an electrical outlet at night to provide the electrical power to help propel the vehicle. Technician B says that the internal combustion engine in an HEV will often stop running when the vehicle is stopped. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 8

Technician A says that most hybrids use the series hybrid design. Technician B says that some hybrids have 42 volt batteries. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 9

Electric motors are better than an internal combustion engine to propel a vehicle because ________.

A)They do not burn fuel and therefore do not release carbon dioxide into the environment
B)They are quiet
C)They produce high torque at low speeds
D)All of the above are correct

Question 10

All of the following are characteristic of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) EXCEPT ________.

A)Lower fuel economy
B)Lower amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere
C)High voltages (Safety issue)
D)Quiet

Question 11

Technician A says that a major limitation of electric vehicles is their short range. Technician B says that a major advantage of electric vehicles is their quiet operation. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 12

Technician A says that a diesel hybrid is not possible. Technician B says that a diesel hybrid is possible but is not cost effective enough for production at this time. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 13

Hybrid vehicles can operate in the HOV lane on the interstate in California ________.

A)Only with more than one occupant in the vehicle
B)Even if occupied by only the driver

Question 14

What makes the BAS system attractive for buyers?

A)Moderate increase in fuel economy versus conventional gasoline powered vehicles.
B)Lowest cost of all the hybrid systems
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 15

Which type of motor or engine produces more torque at lower speed?

A)Electric
B)Gasoline

Question 16

The abbreviation HEV stands for ________.

A)High energy voltage
B)Hybrid electric vehicle
C)Heated electrolyte valve
D)None of these are correct

Question 17

Technician A says that full hybrid electric vehicles need to be plugged into a standard AC electrical outlet to charge. Technician B says that the high voltage battery in an HEV uses a generator driven by the internal combustion engine for recharging. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 18

In a series hybrid vehicle, the internal combustion engine powers the vehicle only when increased horsepower is needed.

Question 19

Which of these statements about series hybrid electric vehicles is (are) TRUE?

A)The engine never powers the vehicle directly
B)The internal combustion engine turns a generator to charge the battery
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 20

Which of these is NOT an advantage of a series hybrid design?

A)Smaller internal combustion engine
B)No transmission is necessary
C)A single-speed gearbox can be used
D)All of these are advantages of the series hybrid design

Question 21

Technician A says that in a parallel hybrid design, only the electric motor is connected to the transmission. Technician B says that in a parallel hybrid design, the vehicle can be propelled by the electric traction motor, the internal combustion engine, or both. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 22

HEVs cannot operate using the electric motor alone and always require the assist of the internal combustion engine.