Converting a Standard Car into a Hybrid Electric Petrol Vehicle

The University of Southampton has converted a standard car into a hybrid electric petrol vehicle. The car features a small petrol engine that runs at a constant speed, driving a generator to charge lithium ion batteries. These batteries power an electric motor, allowing the car to operate at peak efficiency and achieve low fuel consumption rates. The vehicle can travel 100 kilometers on just over 1 liter of petrol and reach speeds of 120 km/h. It also benefits from design advantages such as the absence of a gearbox and flexible battery placement. Development of the vehicle is ongoing.

What is the primary function of the small petrol engine in the hybrid car?

• To power the air conditioning

• To directly drive the wheels

• To charge the lithium-ion batteries

• To control the car's speed

How does the hybrid vehicle achieve peak efficiency?

• By running the engine at a constant speed

• By reducing the car's weight

• By using a larger engine

• By using solar panels

What is the fuel consumption rate of the hybrid vehicle?

• 100 kilometers per just over 1 liter of petrol

• 100 kilometers per 5 liters of petrol

• 100 kilometers per 3 liters of petrol

• 100 kilometers per 2 liters of petrol

What is one design advantage of the hybrid vehicle?

• It uses diesel fuel

• It has a larger trunk space

• It does not require a gearbox

• It has a sunroof

What is the maximum speed the hybrid vehicle can reach?

• 100 kilometers per hour

• 110 kilometers per hour

• 120 kilometers per hour

• 130 kilometers per hour