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B. TECH.
(SEM VI) THEORY EXAMINATION 2022-23
ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.

SECTION A

1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20

a. Enumerate the social and environmental advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles.
b. Describe the brief history of hybrid and electric vehicles.

c. Name and describe the electric components used in hybrid and electric vehicles

d. Explain the drive system efficiency in hybrid and electric vehicles.

e. Explain the energy storage requirements in hybrid and electric vehicles

f. Discuss various advantages and challenges of battery-based energy storage systems.

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g. Briefly explain the process of sizing the power electronics devices while designing
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hybrid and electric vehicles.

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h. Discuss the role of communications in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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i. Discuss the implementation issues associated with energy management strategies.

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j. List the key factors that influence energy management in hybrid and electric vehicles.
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SECTION B
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2. Attempt any three of the following: 10x3=30

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a. What are the basics of vehicle performance, and how is vehicle power source
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characterized? Discuss the transmission characteristics and the mathematical models

used to describe performance of conventional vehicles.
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b. Describe the configuration and control of permanent magnet motor drives in hybrid and
electric vehicles
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c. Compare various types of battery-based energy storages used in hybrid and electric
vehicles.
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d. Explain the process of selecting the energy storage technology in hybrid and electric
vehicles comprehensively.
e. Compare and contrast different energy management strategies used in hybrid and
electric vehicles

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 SECTION C

3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

a. Discuss the basic concept of electric traction, and introduce various electric drive-
train topologies. Explain power flow control in electric drive-train topologies, and
analyze fuel efficiency.

b. Explain the concept of hybrid traction, and introduce various hybrid drive-train
topologies. Discuss power flow control in hybrid drive-train topologies, and analyze
fuel efficiency.

4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

a. Explain the configuration and control of DC motor drives in hybrid and electric
vehicles
b. Discuss the configuration and control of induction motor drives in hybrid and
electric vehicles.

5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

a. Discuss flywheel-based energy storage in hybrid and electric vehicles, including the
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principle of operation and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of energy

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storage.

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b. Explain the hybridization of different energy storage devices in hybrid and electric

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vehicles. Discuss the challenges associated with hybridization.
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6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

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a. Explain the process of matching the electric machine and the internal combustion
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engine (ICE) in hybrid electric vehicles, including the considerations for torque,
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power, efficiency etc.

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b. Describe the procedure of sizing the propulsion motor in hybrid and electric vehicles
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on account of the attributes such as torque, power, and speed.

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7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

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a. Describe the concept of energy management in hybrid and electric vehicles, and
explain why it is important for achieving optimal performance and efficiency.
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b. Classify different energy management strategies used in hybrid and electric vehicles.
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