Summary
Electric cars need less oil, and India buys most of its oil from abroad.
The government is adding many charging spots and giving money to make more electric vehicles.
Key Points
5 points1
Electric vehicles made up about 10% of new car sales in the United States in 2025.
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More than 25% of new cars in the European Union were electric in 2025.
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Over 50% of new cars in China were electric in 2025.
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India’s car industry provides about 7% of the country’s total economic output and supports nearly 19 million jobs.
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The government has set aside around ninety‑two thousand crore Indian rupees for electric‑vehicle programmes.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsplanning agency
a group that helps the country decide on big plans
electric car
a vehicle that runs on electricity instead of gasoline
environment
the air, water, and nature around us
economy
how a country makes and uses money
oil
a thick liquid from the ground used to make gasoline
charging spot
a place where electric cars can fill up with electricity
programme
a plan that gives help or money for a special purpose
crore
a number that means ten million
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