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EV & Hybrid Vehicle Processing Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary reason high-voltage EV battery packs must be stored separately from other vehicle fluids at a recycling facility?

    Answer: To prevent thermal runaway ignition near flammable materials

    Thermal runaway in damaged lithium-ion cells can ignite nearby flammable fluids, so segregated storage is required for fire safety.

  2. When a hybrid vehicle's nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is being removed, what fluid hazard is also present inside the battery module?

    Answer: Potassium hydroxide electrolyte

    NiMH batteries use an alkaline potassium hydroxide electrolyte that is corrosive and can cause chemical burns.

  3. Which color coding is federally recognized to indicate high-voltage components and wiring in hybrid and electric vehicles?

    Answer: Orange

    SAE J1772 and OEM standards use orange to identify high-voltage cables and components in hybrid and EV systems.

  4. A technician measures 48 V between the HV bus bars after the service disconnect has been removed. What is the most likely cause?

    Answer: Normal capacitor bleed-down in progress

    Inverter capacitors retain charge briefly after disconnect removal; technicians must wait for full bleed-down before touching HV components.

  5. Under RCRA regulations, spent lithium-ion batteries from EVs are classified as which type of waste when sent off-site for recycling?

    Answer: Universal waste

    EPA's Universal Waste Rule covers lithium batteries, simplifying management requirements compared to full hazardous waste regulations.

  6. What personal protective equipment is specifically required when disabling a high-voltage battery system in a flood-damaged EV?

    Answer: Class 0 or higher rated rubber insulating gloves and face shield

    Class 0 insulating gloves (rated ≥1,000 V) and a face shield protect against electric shock and arc flash during HV system work.

  7. Which recycling partner certification should an AARC-certified recycler verify before transferring end-of-life EV battery packs?

    Answer: R2v3 or e-Stewards certification

    R2v3 (Responsible Recycling) and e-Stewards are industry standards that verify downstream battery recyclers handle materials responsibly.