Explain why hybrid vehicles are more expensive to manufacture.

What will be an ideal response?


HEVS have a higher initial cost than comparable conventional vehicles because of the addition of large battery packs, electric motors, generators, and the electronics involved in controlling the system.

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Three elements of customer satisfaction are__________ .

A. Trust, respect, and feeling of being in control B. Customer surveys, behavior, and analysis C. Service, management, and customer attitude D. None of the above

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If lumber is in contact with masonry, it must be _____.

a. secured with epoxy b. pressure treated c. separated by a waterproof underlayment d. secured with finishing nails

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If a standard induction motor designed to operate at 60Hz is driven at a much higher speed by an AC drive, it may become damaged because __________.

A. the bearings cannot withstand the high rpms B. the excessive current needed to run the motor at a higher rpm will ruin the insulation

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If the forces of motion are greater than the traction of the tires against the pavement when a driver brakes, the rig will

A. accelerate B. decelerate C. skid D. stop

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