Which type of vehicle is commonly used in zero-emission public transport systems?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Electric buses
Explanation
Zero-emission public transport systems aim to eliminate harmful tailpipe emissions such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. The most commonly used vehicles in such systems are electric bus.
They run entirely on electricity stored in batteries
Produce zero tailpipe emissions
Help reduce urban air pollution and greenhouse gases
Widely used in modern sustainable city transport systems
Additional Key Points
Supported under India’s clean mobility initiatives like FAME scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles)
Can be charged at dedicated charging stations
Lower operational and maintenance costs compared to diesel buses
Key part of sustainable urban transport planning
Increasing adoption in smart cities
Potential Questions & Answers
Q. Under which scheme are electric vehicles promoted in India?
Ans: FAME scheme
Q. What powers electric buses?
Ans: Rechargeable batteries