Consider the following types of vehicles:Full battery electric vehiclesHydrogen fuel cell vehiclesFu

Question

Consider the following types of vehicles:Full battery electric vehiclesHydrogen fuel cell vehiclesFuel cell-electric hybrid vehiclesHow many of the above are considered as alternative powertrain vehicles?

Accepted Answer

A powertrain is the system in a vehicle that generates power and delivers it to the wheels, allowing the vehicle to move. It typically includes the engine, transmission, and drivetrain (including axles, differentials, and drive shafts). Cars and buses have powertrains. All the three types of vehicles are alternative powertrain vehicles because they use non-conventional propulsion systems compared to traditional internal combustion engines (ICE). I. Full battery electric vehicles (BEVs): These are powered entirely by electricity stored in batteries and use non-ICE systems. Hence option I is correct. II. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs): Use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity to power electric motors. Hence it has an alternative powertrain. Hence option II is correct. III. Fuel cell-electric hybrid vehicles: Combine a fuel cell and a battery or other electric storage system. Thus it is an alternative powertrain. Hence option III is correct.