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Hybrid Vehicles A Better and Cleaner Solution For India Than EVs

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A  research by HSBC shows that India needs to embrace hybrid vehicles over the next 5-10 years on the way to full electrification.

Why Hybrid Vehicles Could Be A Cleaner Solution for India Than EVs?

  • In a Note to Investors: HSBC maintains that hybrid and compressed natural gas cars are a practical medium-term (5-10 years) solution for India from the perspective of decarbonisation while the country moves towards eventual electrification.
  • India Focus: India‘s  electric mobility plan is largely focussed on battery electric vehicles replacing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with the Centre offering clear tax incentives.
    •  Li-ion is seen as the most viable battery option for now.

Findings of the Analysis 

  • Convergence: EV and hybrid emissions could converge after 7-10 years, if non-fossil power generation in India moves up to 44%.
    • But even if India’s share of non-fossil fuels is 40%, hybrid vehicles will still release 8% less emissions than EVs, which  will be half of the 16% of today by 2030.
  • Present status:  The non-fossil share of power generation in India in FY23 was 26%, and the blended Indian power generation emission was 716g/kWh. 
    • Total (well-to-wheel) carbon emissions: for an EV it  is currently 158 g/km, compared to 133 g/km for hybrid vehicles,  which means that a hybrid vehicle is at least 16% less polluting than the corresponding EV.
    • Total (well-to-wheel WTW) emissions, includes vehicle tailpipe emissions  (tank-to-wheel, or TTW) and emissions from crude mining, refining, and power generation also.

About Hybrid Vehicles

  • HEVs are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors that use energy stored in a battery. 
  • The vehicle is fueled with gasoline to operate the internal combustion engine, and the battery is charged through regenerative braking, not by plugging in.
  • Types:  Hybrid cars vary in their extent of electric power usage, depending on whether the hybrid is a mild hybrid, series hybrid, or plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
  • Advantages over EVs: Hybrid cars offer
    • Better fuel efficiency 
    • Regenerative Braking: The battery is charged every time the brake is applied eliminating  the need for external charging.

About Electric Vehicle

  • It is entirely powered from electricity and consists of one or more electric motors powered by a battery pack to propel the vehicle and is known as battery electric vehicle (BEV).
  • They  use rechargeable battery packs to provide energy for their operation. The charging of these battery packs can be done from charging stations.


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News Source: The Indian Express

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