Electric Vehicle Tech

Question 1

What does FCEV stand for?

Answer 1

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

Powered by hydrogen fuel and generates electricity on board.

Question 2

What is an HEV?

Answer 2

Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and charges via regenerative braking and the engine.

Question 3

What distinguishes a PHEV from an HEV?

Answer 3

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Has a large battery that can be plugged in to charge and offers a short range in electric-only mode.

Question 4

What is the focus of the Forward Approach in EV integration?

Answer 4

Optimizing energy source and vehicle before integrating into the power grid

Starts from the vehicle side.

Question 5

What does the Backward Approach emphasize?

Answer 5

Focusing on the power grid and infrastructure then adapting vehicles to work with it

Starts from the grid side.

Question 6

What is Vehicle to Grid (V2G)?

Answer 6

Electric vehicles can send power back to the grid during peak demand

Helps balance the grid and uses stored energy, requiring bi-directional charging.

Question 7

What is Vehicle to Building (V2B)?

Answer 7

Electric vehicles supply power to buildings during peak demand

Acts as a backup battery.

Question 8

What is bidirectional charging?

Answer 8

Allows EVs to send and receive power

Used in V2G and V2B, essential for grid support and energy storage.

Question 9

What is smart charging?

Answer 9

Charges EVs when electricity is cheapest or grid demand is low

Uses software and communication devices to manage charge times and rates, reduces costs, and supports grid stability.

Question 10

What is a Dual Active Bridge?

Answer 10

Two H bridges that convert DC to AC

AC transfers to a transformer, and AC is converted back to DC on the other side with phase shift controlling power flow.