New Energy Route High-profile Evolution "Plan" Dream Comes True

The "Energy Conservation and New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2011-2020)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Planning") that has been tangled for two years has finally been approved by the State Council and formally introduced.

The introduction of this new "Regulation" has caused great concern from all walks of life. Apart from the fact that the reduction rate is almost doubled from the second stage, the other reason is that the “planning” emphasizes that the actual value of fuel consumption for the integrated operating conditions of pure electric vehicles and fuel cell passenger vehicles is calculated by zero in 2015 and before. It is considered as a major policy encouraging enterprises to develop new energy vehicle technologies.

Betting new energy

BYD Auto is the leader in independent research and development of new energy vehicles in China. Its public relations officer said in an interview with this reporter: “The introduction of the “Plan” is actually a manifestation of the upgrading of the automobile industry. The state has proposed to the car companies. The higher standards urge companies to accelerate the pace of technological upgrading. In comparison, new energy vehicles have an advantage under this "plan."

At the just-concluded Beijing auto show, BYD released a high-profile launch of the second-generation DM dual-mode electric vehicle "Qin." It is reported that the comprehensive use cost of "Qin" is 100 yuan, which is equivalent to the price of 2 liters of oil. In addition, BYD, a joint-venture electric car brand jointly developed by BYD and Daimler, was also unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show and is expected to be available next year. "The "plan" and the initial judgment of the enterprise are basically the same. Compared to its impact, it should be said that we are more inspired, but also more firm determination of the company's determination to continue research and development in new energy areas." The BYD public relations said. In addition, regarding the contents of the “planning”, the person also has his own opinion: “Because the average fuel consumption system of the “planning” is based on the enterprise as a unit, the models of our new energy vehicles and hybrid vehicles are quite rich. By model, BYD should Can be up to standard. If calculated by sales volume, it is estimated that domestic enterprises have failed to meet the standard."

Compared with the BYD, which is rooted in Shenzhen, Zhongtai Automobile in Hangzhou has won a spot in the field of new energy taxis. It is understood that Zotye currently has 408 new energy vehicles in commercial operation. Dong Weijiang, general manager of Zhongtai New Energy Automobile Company, said in an interview with this reporter: “Zhongtai insists on 'indisputable theory' in terms of new energy, and does not argue about high speed and low speed, long distance and process, theory and practice, but through The market selection in the course of practice finally proves our results. At present, our new energy taxi has been commercialized and we have recognized new energy.” For the fuel oil fuel consumption standard upgrade, Dong Weijiang said that Zhongtai attaches great importance to it. He said that Zotye has made a comprehensive interpretation of the "plan", will continue to adhere to the development of new energy routes, increase the research and development of pure electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.

A long way to go

The mid- to long-term goal of the "Planning" is: By 2015, the development goal of China's new energy automotive industry is to strive for the production and sales volume of pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to reach 500,000 units, and to exceed 5 million by 2020. New energy vehicles, power batteries and key components and technologies have reached the international advanced level as a whole. However, in an interview, the reporter found that people in the industry and manufacturers generally feel that it is very difficult. “The promotion of domestic new energy vehicles is still in its infancy” is the biggest and most realistic dilemma. "Although BYD's new energy vehicles are developing rapidly, given the relatively low weight ratio of new energy vehicles, it is estimated that small displacement and turbocharged models will be more favorable in a short period of time." Even new energy vehicles The number one supporter BYD also commented on the role of new energy vehicles in meeting the standards for fuel consumption.

Indeed, based on the current state of development of new energy vehicles, the goals set out in the "Planning" are very difficult. It is understood that from the 25 cities across the country that began full-scale trials early last year, by the end of last year, the total number of energy-saving and new energy vehicles was only 16,000. This figure is far from the target of 500,000 sales in 2015. In response, Su Hui, chairman of the China Circulation Association’s tangible branch, said in an interview with this reporter: “The 16,000 vehicles are mainly public vehicles (buses and taxis), and private purchases are very limited.”

Although the situation is severe, once the new energy sources are mass-produced, their role in meeting the standards for fuel consumption by enterprises is very obvious. Because the average fuel consumption system also includes the fuel economy of new energy vehicles, it means that if the company sells models with actual fuel consumption less than 2.5 liters/hundred kilometers, a new energy vehicle can reach three ordinary cars. In other words, for every electric car sold, more than ten to a few dozen cars that are not up to the standard can be legally sold without paying a fine. "This account can be calculated by everyone, and from the trend of each car company actively producing new energy vehicles and hybrid vehicles, once the atmosphere is formed, the prospects can still be expected." Su Hui analysis.

It can be seen that new energy vehicles may continue to move in the cold winter, but the trend is irresistible.