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?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All the three
- 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