CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Amazon India has a goal of inducting 10, 000 electric vehicles into its fleet by 2025 as part of The Climate Pledge - a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. Globally, Amazon aims to add 100, 000 EVs to its fleet by 2030.

Detailed explanation-2: -Then came the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt and now the Bolt EUV. GM aims to have 20 EVs available in the U.S. by 2025 as it moves to an all-electric model lineup by 2035.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amazon is committed to reaching net-zero carbon by 2040 as a part of its commitment to The Climate Pledge, and electric delivery vehicles are an important part of Amazon’s work to decarbonize its transportation fleet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s leading car manufacturer, has announced its plans to launch its first electric car in 2025. This move comes as part of the company’s efforts to align with the Indian government’s goal of achieving 30% electric vehicle (EV) penetration by 2030.

Detailed explanation-5: -The fleet of EVs on the road hits 77 million by 2025 and 229 million by 2030, based on BNEF’s Economic Transition Scenario.