ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Disadvantages of hybrid cars Less power: Hybrids combine both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, with their gasoline engine primarily operated as the power source. Therefore, neither the gasoline engine nor the electric motor works as strongly as they do in conventional gasoline or electric cars.

Detailed explanation-2: -Benefits of Hybrid and Electric Cars Less Emissions: Without relying solely on fossil fuels, these cars release fewer emissions, which improves the air quality and keeps streets cleaner. A car like this can emit 46% less greenhouse gas than traditional gas-powered vehicles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some of the drawbacks to owning a hybrid car include: Higher upfront costs. Maintenance can be expensive (when it’s needed) They still produce fossil fuel emissions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The increase in the number of electric vehicles on the road will reduce the demand for millions of barrels of oil in the future. Eco-friendly savings on CO2 emissions: Shifting to electric mobility will help India save nearly one giga tonne of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.