Limitations of All-Electric Vehicles

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What is a benefit of electric vehicles in terms of brake wear?

No difference in brake wear

Less brake wear (correct)

Brake wear only occurs after 50,000 miles

Increased brake wear

What is a characteristic of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)?

Smaller battery packs for medium range distances (correct)

Larger battery packs for long distance travel

No internal combustion engine

Only electric motor and no gasoline engine

What is a disadvantage of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)?

Lower emissions

Need for more maintenance (correct)

No engine noise

Less maintenance

What is a feature of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)?

Two complementary drive systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of fully recharging an all-electric car?

It takes up to 8 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of electric vehicles compared to conventional vehicles?

Fewer moving parts Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of electric vehicles?

Does not contain liquid fuel components Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)?

All-Electric Vehicle (AEV) Signup and view all the answers

Why do electric car drivers need to plan carefully?

Because running out of power can't be solved by a quick stop Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of electricity for a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)?

External power grid Signup and view all the answers

What is a financial drawback of owning an all-electric vehicle?

The batteries may need to be replaced every 3-10 years Signup and view all the answers

How often do the battery motor and associated electronics of a BEV require maintenance?

Little to no regular maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential safety issue with electric vehicles?

They are too quiet and can cause accidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of charging time for an electric car?

30 minutes to 12 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of owning an electric vehicle?

They provide fuel savings and reduced emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the current charging infrastructure?

The charging stations are still in the development stages Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the biggest concerns for electric vehicles?

Range Signup and view all the answers

How do EV batteries get charged?

By plugging the vehicle into an electric power source Signup and view all the answers