Why?
According to HSBC Research, India needs to “embrace” hybrid vehicles over the next 5-10 years on the way to full electrification. Hybrid vehicles are the more practical medium-term solution for the country’s decarbonisation efforts and are less polluting.
| Approach:· Introduce your answer by defining Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their significance in sustainable transportation. Highlight India’s growing EV market and government support.
· In the main body, address key challenges in EV adoption – Infrastructure Deficit, Electricity Grid Reliance on Fossil Fuels, Supply Chain Issues, High Initial Costs, Range Anxiety, etc. Next introduce hybrid vehicles as a transitional solution to full E-Mobility. Emphasize their advantages such as lower emissions, cost-effectiveness, and reduced dependency on charging infrastructure. · Conclude by acknowledging hybrids as a practical step towards India’s future transition to full e-mobility. |
