Questions:
1. Find some information on fuel cells. Explain their basic operation and their feasibility in terms of the construction of hybrid vehicles. Critically assess if the claims of singificantly lower pollution associated with these devices has validity.
2. Find some information on the current US energy generating capacity of Photovoltaic arrays. In addition to providing energy to the power grid, what are some of their other uses? What are the power generating capacities (in units of MegaWatts) of these facilities? Identify the main limitation of Photovoltaic devices.
3. Describe some of the programs currently underway on Advanced Battery Technology. What are some of the projected power and storage capacities and how will these new technologies help in the development of electric cars?
4. Using the resources listed below, prepare a summary evaluation of the current status of Electric Vehicles and include some information on some specific models that are in the works.