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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?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All the three
  4. None

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.

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