Which Statement Reflects an Original Goal in Developing Electric-Powered Vehicles

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement reflects an original goal in developing electric-powered vehicles?

• A) Electric vehicles should have a range of over 600 miles.
• B) The majority of components, while nonrecyclable, should be environmentally friendly.
• C) The power pack should be capable of quick recharge from 80 percent discharge.
• D) The battery pack life should be approximately 450,000 miles.

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Definitions:

Efficiency Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to assess the difference between actual and expected usage of resources, often related to time or cost of labor.

Budget Variance

The difference between the budgeted or planned amount and the actual amount spent or received.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated at the beginning of a period, used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a chosen activity base such as machine-hours or labor-hours.

Variable Component

Variable Component refers to the part of total costs or expenses that changes in proportion to changes in the volume of activity or production levels.