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Consider the following types of vehicles:

I. Full battery electric vehicles

II. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

III. Fuel cell-electric hybrid vehicles

How many of the above are considered as alternative powertrain vehicles?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All the three
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. All the three

Alternative powertrain vehicles are those that do not rely solely on conventional fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. Full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) use electricity stored in batteries, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) generate electricity through a chemical reaction involving hydrogen, and fuel cell-electric hybrid vehicles (FCHVs) combine fuel cell technology with batteries, offering multiple avenues for emission reduction and fuel diversification.

Source: UPSC gs1 2025

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