FUEL THRIFT
BBC TopGear India|Annual Issue 2024
Experiments On The Atal Setu
VIPUL PUNETHA
FUEL THRIFT

Ever dreamed of cruising down the highway in a silent whisper, leaving nothing behind but a clean conscience? Electric vehicles (EVs) are turning that dream into reality. But before you ditch the gas station forever, let’s take a closer look. EVs are like shiny new gadgets – exciting and full of potential, but also with a few kinks to iron out.

For those yearning for cost-effective journeys, an electrified hybrid provides a solution sans the electric drama. To underscore this, I decided to bring together two technological marvels: the recently acclaimed Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge, and the Honda City e:HEV, seamlessly blending the benefits of both petrol and electric.

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