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Pea0909berry

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The principle behind a hybrid electric vehicle is that it
 
  A) runs with conventional fuel but the motor shuts off when going downhill.
  B) has a battery-powered electric motor in addition to a conventional engine.
  C) has a small nuclear reactor in addition to a conventional engine.
  D) runs on its electric battery except when starting the engine or travelling at speeds in excess of 90 mph.

Question 2

The difference between a plug-in hybrid and an electric car is that the plug-in hybrid
 
  A) will not operate unless continuously connected to an AC electrical source.
  B) uses less carbon-based fuel than an electric car.
  C) still uses an engine and needs fuel whereas the electric car runs entirely on its battery.
  D) has a small battery and will run only 25 as far as an electric car.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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