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Hybrid Technology
Explore the world of hybrid vehicles, from the pioneering Prius to modern plug-in hybrids, and the technology bridging petrol and electric.
🏎️ Cars
medium
20 questions
~7 min
What this quiz asks
- What was the first mass-produced hybrid car?
- What does 'HEV' stand for?
- Plug-in hybrids can be charged from an external power source.
- What is 'regenerative braking'?
- What type of battery did the original 1997 Toyota Prius use?
- Select ALL types of hybrid vehicles:
- What is a 'mild hybrid'?
- This symbol indicates what type of vehicle?
- What is 'series hybrid' architecture?
- The Toyota Prius uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
- What is a 'range extender' hybrid?
- Which hybrid system uses both series and parallel configurations?
- Order these hybrid types from least to most electric capability:
- What is the typical electric-only range of a plug-in hybrid (in miles)?
- What is 'blended mode' in a PHEV?
- Which brand pioneered hybrid technology in luxury cars?
- Do hybrids require special maintenance compared to conventional cars?
- Select ALL advantages of hybrid vehicles:
- What is 'EV mode' in a hybrid?
- Which hybrid architecture is most efficient in city driving?