Réponse :
Bonjour,
A/ ( True or False )
1. The idea of hybrid vehicles is almost 400 years old. T
2. Hybrid vehicles were built in Europe before North America. T
( l'américain Piper a inventé un système permettant à un moteur électrique d'augmenter la puissance du moteur à essence. Mais les premières fabrications à utilisation commerciale sont européennes )
3. One of the advantages of the early hybrids was the fast speed they could reach. F
« They could not reach very high speeds »
4. The increase in pollution increased the interest in hybrids. T
5. Hybrids are more expensive to run but cheaper to buy than gasoline-powered cars.F
« Although hybrids cost more than gas-powered vehicles »
B/
1. What is a hybrid car?
A hybrid car is a car that can be powered by gasoline, electricity, or both at the same time.
2. Describe a 17th century version of a hybrid vehicle.
A version of a hybrid vehicle was a carriage that could either be pulled by a horse or run by steam.
3. What role did an American named Piper play in the development of hybrid vehicles?
Piper invented a system in which an electric motor could be used to increase the power of a gasoline engine.
4. What was the problem with the early hybrids built in North America?
The problem with the early hybrids built in North America was that they couldn’t reach very high speeds.
5. Why did hybrid cars become more popular in the 1990s?
Hybrid cars became more popular in the 1990s because gas prices were increasing and people were more concerned about pollution issues.
6. Describe the first Prius car that was sold in North America.
The first Prius could go about 52 miles on a gallon of gas, its battery didn’t have to be plugged in and it had room for five people.
7. What is one disadvantage of hybrid cars, and how may this change in the future?
One disadvantage is the price. Hybrid cars are more expensive than gas-powered cars. This may change in the future thanks to technology improvements.
