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Electric Vehicles Power Demand Syllabus GS 3: Energy Why in the News? Recently, rising crude oil prices and growing electric vehicle adoption highlighted concerns about India’s electricity infrastructure, freight electrification, grid stability, energy security, renewable energy integration, and the need for long-term power sector planning to address security challenges in the energy domain, requiring strategic …
Read MoreM.K. Stalin Inaugurates VinFast EV Plant India Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated Vietnamese EV maker VinFast’s first manufacturing plant in India at Thoothukudi, highlighting the state’s growing role in electric vehicle production and industrial development. This move aligns with the state’s electric vehicle policy and efforts to combat …
Read MoreINDIA MUST RETHINK EMISSION NORMS FOR SMALL CARS: NOMURA STUDY Why in the News? Nomura study: Recommends reforming CAFE norms to align with global practices that protect small cars, considering the environmental impact and economic benefits. Global comparison: Unlike India, countries like US, China, EU, and Japan offer relaxed norms for lightweight vehicles, reflecting differences …
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? NGT rejects SPG plea to extend registration of PM security vehicles citing Supreme Court’s ban on diesel vehicles. source:slideserve About NGT Rejection: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) declined the Special Protection Group’s (SPG) request to extend the registration of three diesel-run armoured vehicles for Prime Minister’s security. Citing the Supreme Court’s …
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