Electric vehicles (EVs) are considered a key driver in achieving sustainable and energy-secure mobility in India. Examine the economic and environmental advantages of EVs over internal combustion engine vehicles. What role do government incentives play in accelerating EV adoption?

Answer: Model Answer approach

Divide the question into manageable chunks and then respond to each one separately.

Overview: Provide information about the growing use of electric vehicles.

• The Indian government has set a target of 30% electric car adoption in the automobile market by 2030, indicating that electric vehicles are the way of the future.

Body: The reduction of carbon emissions by electric vehicles India’s e-vehicle strategy and its obstacles, as well as the main advantages of electric vehicles over conventional combustion engines.

• EVs have no tailpipe emissions, which lowers greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution when compared to conventional combustion engine vehicles.
• Renewable energy is one of the many sources of electricity that can be used to charge EVs. By doing this, dependency on fossil fuels is lessened. By decreasing reliance on oil imports, a move to electric vehicles can improve a nation’s energy security.
• In general, electric motors convert a larger proportion of grid-stored energy into power at the wheels than internal combustion engines.

In summary: The future of electric vehicles in India

• Governments, automakers, and other stakeholders must work together to address these issues and build an environment that supports electric vehicles. India’s goal of net zero emissions by 2070 will be greatly aided by electric mobility.

Practice Question

Question: Electric vehicles (EVs) are said to play a crucial role in India’s journey toward net zero emissions by 2070. Discuss how EVs align with India’s climate commitments and energy security goals. What institutional and technological measures are needed to ensure a just and inclusive EV transition?

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