2. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 OBJECTIVES After studying Chapter 41, the reader will be able to: 1.Explain how a fuel cell generates electricity. 2.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fuel cells. 3.List the types of fuel cells. 4.Explain how ultracapacitors work. 5.Discuss alternative energy sources.

3. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY What Is a Fuel Cell? A fuel cell is an electrochemical device in which the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen is converted into electrical energy. FIGURE 41-1 Ford Motor Company has produced a number of demonstration fuel-cell vehicles based on the Ford Focus.

4. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY What Is a Fuel Cell? FIGURE 41-2 Hydrogen does not exist by itself in nature. Energy must be expended to separate it from other, more complex materials.

5. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY Benefits of a Fuel Cell A fuel cell can be used to move a vehicle by generating electricity to power electric drive motors, as well as powering the remainder of the vehicle’s electrical system. FIGURE 41-3 The Mercedes-Benz B-Class fuel-cell car was introduced in 2005.

6. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY Benefits of a Fuel Cell A fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) uses the fuel cell as its only source of power, whereas a fuel-cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) would also have an electrical storage device that can be used to power the vehicle. FIGURE 41-4 The Toyota FCHV is based on the Highlander platform and uses much of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) technology in its design.

7. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY Fuel-Cell Challenges While major automobile manufacturers continue to build demonstration vehicles and work on improving fuel-cell system design, no vehicle powered by a fuel cell has been placed into mass production. There are a number of reasons for this, including: –High cost –Lack of refueling infrastructure –Safety perception –Insufficient vehicle range –Lack of durability –Freeze starting problems –Insufficient power density

8. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY Types of Fuel Cells

9. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 PEM FUEL CELLS Description and Operation The Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell is also known as a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC). The PEM fuel cell is known for its lightweight and compact design, as well as its ability to operate at ambient temperatures. –This means that a PEM fuel cell can start quickly and produce full power without an extensive warmup period.

10. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 PEM FUEL CELLS Description and Operation FIGURE 41-5 The polymer electrolyte membrane only allows H+ ions (protons) to pass through it. This means that electrons must follow the external circuit and pass through the load to perform work.

11. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 PEM FUEL CELLS Fuel-Cell Stacks A single fuel cell by itself is not particularly useful, as it will generate less than 1 volt of electrical potential. It is more common for hundreds of fuel cells to be built together in a fuel-cell stack. FIGURE 41-6 A fuel-cell stack is made up of hundreds of individual cells connected in series.

12. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 PEM FUEL CELLS Direct Methanol Fuel Cells High-pressure cylinders are one method of storing hydrogen onboard a vehicle for use in a fuel cell. This is a simple and lightweight storage method, but often does not provide sufficient vehicle driving range. Another approach has been to fuel a modified PEM fuel cell with liquid methanol instead of hydrogen gas.

13. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 PEM FUEL CELLS Direct Methanol Fuel Cells FIGURE 41-7 A direct methanol fuel cell uses a methanol/water solution for fuel instead of hydrogen gas.

14. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 PEM FUEL CELLS Direct Methanol Fuel Cells FIGURE 41-8 A direct methanol fuel cell can be refueled similar to a gasoline-powered vehicle.

15. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS Humidifiers Fuel-Cell Cooling Systems Air Supply Pumps Fuel-Cell Hybrid Vehicles –Secondary Batteries. –Ultracapacitors. –Fuel-Cell Traction Motors. –Transaxles. –Power Control Units. Hydrogen Storage –High-Pressure Compressed Gas. –Liquid Hydrogen. –Solid Storage of Hydrogen.

16. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-9 Power train layout in a Honda FCX fuel-cell vehicle. Note the use of a humidifier behind the fuel-cell stack to maintain moisture levels in the membrane electrode assemblies.

17. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-10 The Honda FCX uses one large radiator for cooling the fuel cell, and two smaller ones on either side for cooling drivetrain components.

18. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-11 Space is limited at the front of the Toyota FCHV engine compartment, so an auxiliary heat exchanger is located under the vehicle to help cool the fuel-cell stack.

19. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-12 The secondary battery in a fuel-cell hybrid vehicle is made up of many individual cells connected in series, much like a fuel-cell stack.

20. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-13 The Honda ultracapacitor module and construction of the individual cells.

21. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-14 An ultracapacitor can be used in place of a high-voltage battery in a hybrid electric vehicle. This example is from the Honda FCX fuel-cell hybrid vehicle.

22. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-15 Drive motors in fuel-cell hybrid vehicles often use stator assemblies similar to ones found in Toyota hybrid electric vehicles. The rotor turns inside the stator and has permanent magnets on its outer circumference.

23. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-16 The General Motors “Skateboard” concept uses a fuel- cell propulsion system with wheel motors at all four corners.

24. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-17 The electric drive motor and transaxle assembly from a Toyota FCHV. Note the three orange cables, indicating that this motor is powered by high-voltage three-phase alternating current.

25. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-18 The power control unit (PCU) on a Honda FCX fuel-cell hybrid vehicle is located under the hood.

26. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-19 Toyota’s FCHV uses a power control unit that directs electrical energy flow between the fuel cell, battery, and drive motor.

27. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-20 This GM fuel-cell vehicle uses compressed hydrogen in three high-pressure storage tanks.

28. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-21 The Toyota FCHV uses high-pressure storage tanks that are rated at 350 bar. This is the equivalent of 5,000 pounds per square inch.

29. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-22 The high-pressure fitting used to refuel a fuel-cell hybrid vehicle.

30. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-23 This connector is used while refueling the compressed hydrogen tanks on a Toyota FCHV.

31. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-24 GM’s Hydrogen3 has a range of 249 miles when using liquid hydrogen.

32. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 FUEL-CELL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FIGURE 41-25 Refueling a vehicle with liquid hydrogen.

33. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 HYDROGEN FUEL = NO CARBON FIGURE 41-26 Carbon deposits, such as these, are created by incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel.

34. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 HYDRAULIC HYBRID STORAGE SYSTEM Ford Motor Co. is experimenting with a system it calls Hydraulic Power Assist (HPA). This system converts kinetic energy to hydraulic pressure, and then uses that pressure to help accelerate the vehicle. It is currently being tested on a four-wheel-drive (4WD) Lincoln Navigator with a 4.0-L V-8 engine in place of the standard 5.4-L engine.

35. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 HCCI Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) is a combustion process. HCCI is the combustion of a very lean gasoline air– fuel mixture without the use of a spark ignition. It is a low-temperature, chemically controlled (flameless) combustion process.

36. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 HCCI FIGURE 41-27 Both diesel and conventional gasoline engines create exhaust emissions due to high peak temperatures created in the combustion chamber. The lower combustion temperatures during HCCI operation result in high efficiency with reduced emissions.

37. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a hybrid electric vehicle that is designed to be plugged into an electrical outlet at night to charge the batteries. By charging the batteries in the vehicle, it can operate using electric power alone (stealth mode) for a longer time, thereby reducing the use of the internal combustion engine (ICE).

38. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 THE FUTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES The future of electric vehicles depends on many factors, including: –The legislative and environmental incentives to overcome the cost and research efforts to bring a usable electric vehicle to the market. –The cost of alternative energy. –Advancement in battery technology that would allow the use of lighter-weight and higher-energy batteries

39. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 THE FUTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES Cold-Weather Concerns Hot-Weather Concerns Recharging Methods and Concerns Charging Methods –Conductive Charging. –Inductive Charging.

40. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 THE FUTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES FIGURE 41-28 A typical electric vehicle charging station on the campus of a college in Southern California.

41. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 THE FUTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES FIGURE 41-29 A conductive-type charging connector. This type of battery charging connector is sometimes called an AVCON connector, named for the manufacturer.

42. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 THE FUTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES FIGURE 41-30 An inductive-type electric vehicle battery charger connector. This type of connector fits into a charging slot in the vehicle, but does not make electrical contact.

43. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 WHAT IS NEDRA? NEDRA is the National Electric Drag Racing Association that holds drag races for electric-powered vehicles throughout the United States. FIGURE 41-31 (a) The motor in a compact electric drag car. This 8-inch-diameter motor is controlled by an electronic controller that limits the voltage to 170 volts to prevent commutator flash-over yet provides up to 2,000 amperes. This results in an amazing 340,000 watts or 455 Hp. (b) The batteries used for the compact drag car include twenty 12- volt absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries connected in series to provide 240 volts.

44. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 WIND POWER Wind power is used to help supplement electric power generation in many parts of the country. –Because AC electricity cannot be stored, this energy source is best used to reduce the use of natural gas and coal to help reduce CO 2 emissions.

45. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 WIND POWER FIGURE 41-32 Wind power capacity by area. (Courtesy of U.S. Department of Energy)

46. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 WIND POWER FIGURE 41-33 A typical wind generator that is used to generate electricity.

47. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 HYDROELECTRIC POWER Hydroelectric power is limited to locations where there are dammed rivers and hydroelectric plants. However, electricity can and is transmitted long distances—so that electricity generated at the Hoover Dam can be used in California and other remote locations

48. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 HYDROELECTRIC POWER FIGURE 41-34 The Hoover Dam in Nevada/Arizona is used to create electricity for use in the southwest United States.

49. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 SUMMARY 1.The chemical reaction inside a fuel cell is the opposite of electrolysis in that electricity is created when hydrogen and oxygen are allowed to combine in the fuel cell. 2.A fuel cell produces electricity and releases heat and water as the only by-products. 3.The major disadvantages of fuel cells include: –High cost –Lack of hydrogen refueling stations –Short range –Freezing-temperature starting problems 4.Types of fuel cells include PEM (the most commonly used), PAFC, MCFC, and SOFC.

50. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 SUMMARY 5.Ultracapacitors are an alternative to batteries for the storage of electrical energy. 6.A gasoline-powered engine can be more efficient if it uses a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion process. 7.Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles could expand the range of hybrid vehicles by operating on battery power alone. 8.Wind power and hydroelectric power are being used to recharge plug-in hybrids and provide electrical power for all uses, without harmful emissions.

51. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 REVIEW QUESTIONS 1.How does a fuel cell work? 2.What are the advantages and disadvantages of fuel cells? 3.What are the uses of the various types of fuel cells? 4.How does an ultracapacitor work? 5.What are the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen? 6.What alternative power sources could be used for vehicles?

52. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 1.A fuel cell produces electricity from _____ and _____. a)Gasoline/oxygen b)Nitrogen/hydrogen c)Hydrogen/oxygen d)Water/oxygen

53. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 1.A fuel cell produces electricity from _____ and _____. a)Gasoline/oxygen b)Nitrogen/hydrogen c)Hydrogen/oxygen d)Water/oxygen

54. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 2.What are the by-products (emissions) from a fuel cell? a)Water b)CO 2 c)CO d)Nonmethane hydrocarbon

55. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 2.What are the by-products (emissions) from a fuel cell? a)Water b)CO 2 c)CO d)Nonmethane hydrocarbon

56. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 3.Which type of fuel cell is the most likely to be used to power vehicles? a)PAFC b)PEM c)MCFC d)SOFC

57. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 3.Which type of fuel cell is the most likely to be used to power vehicles? a)PAFC b)PEM c)MCFC d)SOFC

58. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 4.Which liquid fuel could be used to directly power a fuel cell? a)Methanol b)Ethanol c)Biodiesel d)Unleaded gasoline

59. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 4.Which liquid fuel could be used to directly power a fuel cell? a)Methanol b)Ethanol c)Biodiesel d)Unleaded gasoline

60. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 5.Which is not a function of an ultracapacitor? a)Can pass AC current b)Can be charged with DC current c)Discharges DC current d)Can pass DC current

61. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 5.Which is not a function of an ultracapacitor? a)Can pass AC current b)Can be charged with DC current c)Discharges DC current d)Can pass DC current

62. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 6.Hydrogen is commonly stored at what pressure? a)100,000 PSI b)50,000 PSI c)5,000 PSI d)1,000 PSI

63. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 6.Hydrogen is commonly stored at what pressure? a)100,000 PSI b)50,000 PSI c)5,000 PSI d)1,000 PSI

64. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 7.Hydrogen storage tanks are usually constructed from _____. a)Steel b)Aluminum c)Carbon fiber d)Both b and c

65. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 7.Hydrogen storage tanks are usually constructed from _____. a)Steel b)Aluminum c)Carbon fiber d)Both b and c

66. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 8.HCCI is a process that eliminates what parts or components in a gasoline engine? a)Fuel tank b)Battery c)Fuel injectors d)Ignition system

67. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 8.HCCI is a process that eliminates what parts or components in a gasoline engine? a)Fuel tank b)Battery c)Fuel injectors d)Ignition system

68. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 9.A plug-in hybrid is different from a conventional hybrid electric vehicle because it has _____. a)A built-in battery charger b)Li Ox batteries c)More batteries d)Bigger motor/generator

69. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 9.A plug-in hybrid is different from a conventional hybrid electric vehicle because it has _____. a)A built-in battery charger b)Li Ox batteries c)More batteries d)Bigger motor/generator

70. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 10.Which energy source(s) is (are) currently being used to help reduce the use of fossil fuels? a)Hydrogen b)Wind power c)Hydroelectric power d)Both b and c

71. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 CHAPTER QUIZ 10.Which energy source(s) is (are) currently being used to help reduce the use of fossil fuels? a)Hydrogen b)Wind power c)Hydroelectric power d)Both b and c

72. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems, Fifth Edition By James D. Halderman © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 END