Prelims 2025 · Science and Technology · Question 1
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?
Answer
All the three
- I. Full battery electric vehicles: These use an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries instead of a conventional internal combustion engine. Verdict: Correct; they are alternative powertrain vehicles.
- II. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: These generate electricity onboard from hydrogen in a fuel cell to run an electric motor. Verdict: Correct; they are alternative powertrain vehicles.
- III. Fuel cell-electric hybrid vehicles: These combine a fuel cell system with battery/electric drive components for propulsion. Verdict: Correct; they are also alternative powertrain vehicles.
Hence, all three are alternative powertrain vehicles.