Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

_________ is credited with designing the first electric motor

A

Michael Faraday

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2
Q

__________is credited with engineering the first electric motor that
was capable of performing meaningful work.

A

Nikola Tesla

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3
Q

Which of the following best describes the first known electricalpowered vehicle capable of transporting a human?

A

Tricycle

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4
Q

Which of the following explains why electrically powered
automobiles outsold ICE-powered vehicles in the early 1900s?
a-Low noise emission
b-No combustion emissions
c-Reliability and user-friendly
d-All of the above

A

All of the above

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5
Q

Which of the following best defines mileage range of a BEV?
a-Chassis operating voltage
b-Battery bank Ah rating
c-Gross vehicle weight
d-Number of on-board batteries

A

b-Battery bank Ah rating

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6
Q

The first HEV sales success in the US automobile marketplace was the _______
A. Toyota Prius
B. Tesla Roadster
C. Tesla Model 3
D. Nissan Leaf

A

A. Toyota Prius

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7
Q

What acronym is used to describe the battery bank(s) on an EV?
A. BEV
B. EESS
C. BB
D. PHEV

A

B. EESS

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8
Q

Which of the following EV drive trains produces on-board dc electricity without using an ICE?
A. BEV
B. HEV
C. PHEV
D. FCEV

A

D. FCEV

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9
Q

Which of the following types of grid-sourced electricity can be accurately described as zero emission?
A. Hydro electricity
B. Solar power
C. Wind power
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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10
Q

Which is the fuel used in an FCEV?
A. Grid electricity
B. Battery electricity
C. Hydrogen
D. Gasoline

A

C. Hydrogen

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11
Q

When regenerative braking is used on an EV powertrain, which of the following terms best describes the energy source?
A. Kinetic Energy
B. Chemical Energy
C. Electrical Energy
D. Magnetic Energy

A

A. Kinetic Energy

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12
Q

When comparing the tank-to-wheels efficiency rating of BEVs versus ICE-powertrains, which of the following is true?
A. ICE power outperforms BEV by a factor of 3 to 1
B. BEVs outperform ICE power by a factor of 3 to 1
C. BEVs and ICE power are equally efficient
D. BEVs have efficiency but emit more pollutants

A

A. ICE power outperforms BEV by a factor of 3 to 1

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13
Q

What is the source of most grid electricity generated in the United States?
A. Fossil fuels
B. Nuclear fission
C. Solar cells
D. Wind power

A

A. Fossil Fuels

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14
Q

Which of the following US states has the highest EV adoption rates?
A. New York
B. California
C. Oregon
D. Massachusetts

A

B. California

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15
Q

According to 2019 data, which of the following BEVs will get you the furthest on a full EESS charge?
A. Tesla Model 3
B. Nissan Leaf
C. VW eGolf
D. Hyundai Ioniq E

A

A. Tesla Model 3

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