12 Questions
What was the reason for the disappearance of Electric Vehicles by the 1930s?
Mass production of Ford Model T and reduction in price
Which company launched experimental EVs like Electrovair, Electrovan, and Electrovette?
General Motors
What led to the resurgence of Electric Vehicles in the late 1970s?
Oil shortage and global push for alternate energy resources
What were some high-performance Electric Vehicles launched according to the text?
GM EV1, Nissan Altera EV
What significant historical event contributed to the disappearance of Electric Vehicles by the 1930s?
Mass production of Ford Model T
Which factor played a key role in the resurgence of Electric Vehicles in the late 1970s?
Global push for alternate energy resources
Which company was NOT mentioned as developing their own Electric Vehicles?
Peugeot
What distinguishes Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) from traditional Electric Vehicles?
Engine-heavy and low-power electric motors
Why did the EVs disappear by the 1930s?
Mass production of Ford Model T and reduction in price.
What was a key development in Electric Vehicles mentioned in the text?
Academic circles promoting research and development in EVs.
Which company did NOT develop their own Electric Vehicles?
BMW.
What was a characteristic of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) in the 1990s?
Engine heavy design.
Study Notes
- The NPTEL online course is on Electric Vehicles.
- The first topic in Week-1 is Introduction to Electric Vehicles.
- Historical background of Electric Vehicles:
- First EV built in 1834, non-rechargeable battery.
- Rechargeable battery-based EV was possible with lead-acid battery, built in 1874.
- Popularisation of EVs in mainstream automobiles by 1900.
- Among 4200 automobiles sold in USA, 38% were EVs.
- Several companies like Electric Carriage and Wagon Company made EVs in USA, England, and France.
- Disappearance of EVs by 1930s:
- Mass production of Ford Model T and reduction in price.
- Invention of Automobile Starter motor making IC engine based cars more user-friendly.
- Resurgence of EVs in late 1970s:
- Oil shortage and global push for alternate energy resources.
- Strict regulations on emissions and subsidies for EVs.
- Academic circles promoted research and development in EVs.
- Key developments in EVs:
- General Motors launched experimental EVs like Electrovair, Electrovan, and Electrovette.
- Ford, Nissan, Fiat, BMW, Peugeot, Renault, and many other companies developed their own EVs.
- High-performance EVs like GM EV1, Nissan Altera EV, and in-wheel drive EVs from NIES and Hong Kong University were launched.
- Popularization of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) in 1990s:
- Toyota Prius and Honda Insight were launched.
- Hybrid electric vehicles were engine heavy and had low power electric motors.
- Popular EVs and HEVs in current scenario:
- Tesla's Roadstar, Model-3, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, and luxury sedans like Honda Accord hybrid, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius hybrid, Ford Fusion hybrid, Lexus RX, Volvo T8, and BMW xDrive.
Learn about the historical background of Electric Vehicles, from the first non-rechargeable battery EV in 1834 to the resurgence in the late 1970s and the popularization of Hybrid Electric Vehicles in the 1990s. Explore key developments by various companies and popular EVs and HEVs in the current scenario.
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