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✓ Correct
D.None
Explanation
Alternative powertrain vehicles are those that do not rely on conventional internal combustion engines running on petrol/diesel. Full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) use electric motors powered by batteries; hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) use hydrogen-powered fuel cells; and fuel cell-electric hybrid vehicles combine fuel cells with battery-electric powertrains. All three qualify as alternative powertrain technologies.
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