30 Questions
What is the main reason for the global interest in electric vehicles?
Depletion of fossil resources and climate change
In 2018, which country had the highest number of electric vehicle units?
China
What was the total number of electric/hybrid vehicles registered in Jordan until August 2020?
178,519
What is the main advantage of a hybrid vehicle compared to an electric vehicle?
Grid-independence
What is the aim of the study mentioned in the thesis?
To assess the environmental life cycle of electric vehicles in Jordan
What was the percentage increase in global electric car fleet from 2017 to 2018?
50%
What are the two main types of electric vehicles mentioned in the text?
Battery Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
What policy instrument did the Jordanian government use to encourage the purchase of EVs?
Reducing the tax on electric vehicles
Which vehicle type has only batteries to generate mechanical power instead of an ICE?
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
What is one of the main disadvantages of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) mentioned in the text?
High starting cost due to heavy batteries
What is one way that Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) can be charged?
Through the electric grid, the internal engine, or regenerative braking
What type of vehicle uses a plug to charge the battery?
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Which country implemented a tax reduction on electric vehicles to encourage their usage?
Jordan
What does the acronym 'BEV' stand for in the context of electric vehicles?
'Battery Electric Vehicle'
What policy instrument is important to encourage the purchase of EVs?
Infrastructure for recharging
What is the main difference between primary and secondary batteries?
Primary batteries are rechargeable while secondary batteries are not.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of lead acid batteries?
Low life cycle
What is the main drawback of Ni metal hydride batteries?
Low energy density
What happens when a battery experiences the memory effect?
It decreases in power capacity.
Which components does a Li-Ion Battery contain?
Anode, cathode, electrolyte, and separator
What do Li-Ion Batteries harness to generate electrical energy?
A set of reversible oxidation/reduction reactions
What determines the cell potential in a lithium-ion battery?
The free energy change (∆G) of the electrode reaction
Why is it necessary to add a material like carbon black to a lithium-ion battery?
To provide electronic conductivity
What is a disadvantage of using graphite as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries?
Low coulombic efficiency
Why is it important for the electrolyte to not react with Li+ ions in a lithium-ion battery?
To ensure safety and efficient transport of Li+ ions
What is the main focus of developing materials for lithium-ion batteries?
Improving intercalation and suitable electrolyte with appropriate potential window
What does intercalation need to be in order to be considered reversible?
Geometrically and electronically fitting to the inter planar spacing
Why are non-aqueous electrolytes commonly used in lithium-ion batteries?
To accommodate potentials beyond water potential
What should be near 1 for the equilibrium constant of intercalation and deintercalation reactions?
The equilibrium constant
What type of substrate can be considered for lithium-ion batteries aside from graphite?
'Mesoporous carbon' and other pillared materials substrates
This master thesis explores the environmental impact of using electric vehicle technology compared to conventional vehicles in Jordan. The study covers the introduction, aim, vehicle and fuel cycle inventory, results and discussion, and conclusion.
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