Technology
Where is the battery in fully electric vehicles located?
At the bottom of the drivetrain between the wheel wells.
What does PHEV stand for?
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Electric Vehicles reduce greenhouse gasses, the most common being?
Carbon dioxide
What is the difference between a hybrid electric and a battery electric vehicle?
Hybrid electric vehicles still possess the same components of a gas vehicle while battery electric vehicle is fully electric.
Which vehicles came first, gas or electric?
Electric vehicles came first with the first one dating back to 1830.
What are two uses for electric vehicle batteries after their car-life?
What does GHG stand for?
Greenhouse Gas
[True/False] Nova Scotia power has tripled it's renewable energy output in the past decade
True, from about 9% to 30%
Name any 3 differences between internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles
Source of power, rate of acceleration, lower maintenance, rebate-eligible, quiet, cheaper to fuel, lower center of gravity, etc...
[True/False] Maintenance costs are generally lower on electric vehicles
True: maintenance costs are lower on electric vehicles for various reasons; less parts, no oil changes, brake pads last longer
Aside from electric vehicles, name three other types of low or zero carbon transportation
Walking, cycling, e-bikes, e-scooters, trains, trams, buses (public transportation)
What is a rebate?
A cash amount provided by the federal and provincial government to the reduce the cost of electric vehicles. This promotes adoption of the technology.
Regarding climate change, what is the difference between Mitigation and Adaptation?
Mitigation = Limiting harmful environmental practices
Adaptation = Preparing for the negative consequences that will come with climate change
What is the difference between a Hybrid vehicle and a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle?
Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicles can plug into EV chargers and can act as fully electric vehicles for a limited range.
Name three car brands that make a fully electric vehicle
Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Tesla etc...
Explain the process of regenerative braking
When decelerating, the kinetic energy from the friction is sent back to the motor which acts as a generator, it then sends the energy back to the battery, extending the vehicles range.
What measure of force has a greater output in electric vehicles compared to gas vehicles, allowing electric vehicles to have greater acceleration and towing capacity?
Torque
What happens to the battery at the end of an electric vehicle's life?
They can be broken down and repurposed into lower voltage demanding appliances
What is the difference between Level 1, 2, and 3 chargers?
Level 1 = Basic charger that comes with electric vehicles, plugs into wall outlet and adds ~8km/h
Level 2 = A larger unit that provides a stronger charge to electric vehicles, can be installed in households and adds ~30km/h
Level 3 = Also known as fast chargers, used in commercial and industrial settings and adds ~250km/h
[True/False] Electric vehicles have a higher top speed than gas vehicles
What is the purpose of invertors and convertors in electric vehicles?
They are able to convert AC electricity into DC to send to the motor, and then back to AC to send to the wheels.
What are two of the common minerals often used in electric vehicle batteries?
Lithium (Li), Nickel (Ni), Magnesium (Mn), Cobalt (Co), Aluminum (Al), Iron (Fe)
What percentage of Canada's greenhouse gasses come from transportation?
30%
What is the difference between regenerative braking and the brake pedal?
Regenerative braking uses the motor while the brake pedals uses the brake pads
What is the average cost of a new gas car in Canada?
$45,000