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UPSC CSE 2025 · PYQ · Science & Technology / Clean Mobility · easy

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✓ Correct
  4. 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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