Electric and Hybrid Cars
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- 2. There's a high center of ________when hybrid cars are front wheel drive and batteries are located in the back.
- 3. A fully charged battery pack can take 4 to 8 _____.
- 7. What can be produced from nuclear, hydro, solar or wind powered plants resulting in no air pollutants?
- 10. True or False. Hybrids have high power output, great handling and have low maintenance costs.
- 11. A quick charge to 80% capacity can take 30 _______.
- 12. Emissions such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, __________ and nitrogen oxides contribute to smog.
- 14. Technological advancements in _________ over the past 40 years have made EVs possible.
- 16. In the 1900's the Lohner-Porsche __________ was created.
- 17. EVs have zero tailpipe __________?
- 18. Porsche Who developed the electric wheel-hub motor that's battery operated?
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- 1. Car What's a gas fueled internal combustion engine with a battery driven electric motor?
- 2. What vehicles only convert about 17–21% to power the wheels?
- 4. A small _______ combustion engine powers the car during most driving situations.
- 5. The gas engine and electric motor are connected to the wheels by the same ___________.
- 6. Electric motors perform well by operating quietly and have a strong ______________?
- 8. Electric vehicles can travel 100-200 miles before ________ and gasoline can go over 300 miles before refueling.
- 9. EVs convert about 59–62% of electrical energy from the _____ to power the wheels.
- 13. Jacob ______ developed the vehicle's coach.
- 15. Roadster What's the name of the first electric vehicle (EV) introduced to the public in the United States?
- 16. Hybrids improve gas mileage and reduce what?