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Why are countries investing in EV infrastructure?
To promote air travel
To replace public transport
To reduce taxes on fuel
To support EV adoption
None of the above
To support EV adoption
Countries are investing in EV infrastructure, such as charging networks and battery swapping stations, to eliminate 'range anxiety' and facilitate the large-scale transition from internal combustion engines to electric mobility. This initiative is a critical component of national policies aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and meet global carbon emission reduction targets.
Countries are investing in EV infrastructure, such as charging networks and battery swapping stations, to eliminate 'range anxiety' and facilitate the large-scale transition from internal combustion engines to electric mobility. This initiative is a critical component of national policies aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and meet global carbon emission reduction targets.
The FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, launched in 2015 as part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020.
EV adoption is central to India's commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery storage aims to make India a manufacturing hub for EV components.
Major environmental benefits include the reduction of PM2.5 and NOx emissions in urban centers.
FAME-II scheme has significantly subsidized public transport electrification, particularly electric buses.
Lithium-ion batteries remain the core component of current EVs, making the security of mineral supply chains a strategic geopolitical issue.
Option A is incorrect because EV infrastructure is specific to surface transport; Option B is incorrect as EVs are intended to supplement, not replace, public transport systems; Option C is incorrect as the primary goal is environmental sustainability rather than direct fiscal adjustments on petroleum products.
D is correct тАФ Investing in charging infrastructure is essential to remove barriers for consumers and support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
In Geography, relate this to the extraction of 'Critical Minerals' like Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel, which are essential for EV batteries and heavily impact international trade relations and mining policies in India and abroad.