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Electric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative Vehicles

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Prelims 2025

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Science & TechnologyEnergy, Nuclear and Mobility TechnologiesElectric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative VehiclesMedium
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Related topics:
Hydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel Cells
2025 · Q41

Prelims 2025, question 41: Electric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative Vehicles

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?

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Prelims 2019

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Science & TechnologyEnergy, Nuclear and Mobility TechnologiesElectric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative VehiclesMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
hydrogen-enriched CNG · Electric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative Vehicles
Related topics:
Sustainable Transport, Buildings and Urban Systems · Hydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel Cells

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2019 · Q43

Prelims 2019, question 43: Electric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative Vehicles

In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements: 1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions. 2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions. 3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses. 4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2016

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Science & TechnologyEnergy, Nuclear and Mobility TechnologiesElectric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative VehiclesEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Electric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative Vehicles · What is 'Greased Lightning–10 (GL–10)', recently in the news?
Related topics:
Military Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace Platforms

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2016 · Q47

Prelims 2016, question 47: Electric, Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Alternative Vehicles

What is 'Greased Lightning–10 (GL–10)', recently in the news?

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