Transportation Technology

Presenter- Shauna Santellan

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course a fully engaded student should be able to

1. State the main components that power hybrid, electric, and fuel cell vehicles

2. Name the 3 aspects of “green design” that hybrids are built based off of

3. List the 3 main hybrid technologies used

4. Name 3 of the 5 pollutants that federal and California tailpipe standards limit

5. Be able to discuss some of the challenges of implementing the use of fuel cell vehicles

6. State what component causes most of the problems with electric vehicles

7. Tell how many pounds of carbon dioxide result from burning 1 gallon of fuel

8. Name the most important source of information from this presentation


Answers:
1. Hybrids: Gasoline engine and electric motor
Electric: Hydrogen and fuel cell stacks
Fuel Cell: Rechargeable battery and electric motor
2. Improved aerodynamics
Lower body weight
Smaller, lighter, and less powerful engines
3. Regenerative braking
Electric motor drive/assist
Automatic Start/Shutoff
4. Hydrocarbons
Nitrogen oxides
Carbon monoxides
Particulate matter
Formaldehyde
5. Onboard hydrogen storage
Durability and reliability
Cost
Supplying hydrogen to consumers
Competition
Safety concerns of hydrogen handling
Public acceptance
6. Battery
7. 20 pounds
8. My daddy:)

Powerpoint Presentation

http://www.slideshare.net/secret/2E4HfZm0wjwkoa