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EV Boom Triggers E-Waste Crisis: Challenges in Battery Waste Management Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, India’s rising lithium battery waste due to the EV boom has sparked urgent concerns, as experts warn that the current low EPR floor price threatens recycling sustainability and environmental safety. Introduction As India accelerates its transition …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and IIT Bombay have launched a pilot project to explore Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. This initiative aims to assess the potential of using electric vehicles as decentralized energy storage to support Kerala’s power grid. V2G Adoption: Global and Indian Status Globally, countries like the UK, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Strong hybrids praised for cutting emissions, improving fuel efficiency without range anxiety of EVs. Onboard computer optimizes both drive trains in strong hybrids, offering an intermediate pathway to full electrification. source:finshot About Hybrid Vehicle: Combine Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with Electric Propulsion system. Decarbonization Role: Hybrids have lower total carbon emissions …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL) aims to acquire a lithium block in Australia this year, according to Mines Secretary V. L. Kantha Rao. source-US agency About Possible deal: KABIL, a joint venture of three PSUs, has been actively exploring mineral assets in Australia for the past year. Mr. Rao emphasized the …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3 : Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Focus: Union government on March 15 approved a policy to promote India as a manufacturing hub for Electric Vehicles (EVs). India’s Strategy to Boost EV Production India has set an ambitious goal to become a leader in …
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