Solution and Answer Guide ERJAVEC/SMITH/GODSON, HYBRID, ELECTRIC AND FUEL-CELL VEHICLES 3rd EDITION CHAPTER 01: AN INTRODUCTION TO HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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END OF CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. True or False: Harmful auto emissions come primarily from three sources: crankcase gases, tailpipe
emissions, and fuel vapors.
a. True
b. False
Answer: a
Heading: EPA and Emission Control
2. OBD 2 was mandated in ______________.
a. 1990
b. 2001
c. 2012
d. 1996
Answer: d
Heading: EPA and Emission Control
3. True or False: Variable valve timing was created to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.
a. True
b. False
Answer: a
Heading: EPA and Emission Control

4. In October 1973, what did the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
impose on the world?
a. A war
b. An oil embargo
c. A missile strike
d. Tainted oil supplies
Answer: b
Heading: Geopolitical Issues
5. True or False: Hybrid technology is a recent invention and has only ever been used in cars.
a. True
b. False
Answer: b
Heading: Hydrogen Fuel Cell
6. The EGR Valve was introduced as a way to control the release of ______________.
a. NOx
b. fuel vapors
c. tailpipe emissions
d. spilled coolant
Answer: a
Heading: EPA and Emission Control
7. Hybrid vehicles use a combination of ______________.
a. direct and port injection
b. electronic ignition and distributor ignition
c. internal combustion engines and electric motors
d. gasoline and diesel engines
Answer: c
Heading: Hydrogen Fuel Cell
8. Parallel hybrids are also known as ______________ hybrids.
a. mild
b. series
c. indirect
d. direct
Answer: a
Heading: What Is an Electric Vehicle?
9. Which of the following is responsible for converting DC to AC voltage?
a. The inverter