To understand the vehicle revolution electric power , it is helpful to look at the key elements that make it drive today. Undoubtedly, the tastes and consumer preferences are changing.
The driver of these behavioral changes – according to the experts – is based on three key elements; the innovation technology represented by the electric car , and two other factors, environmental awareness and the changes in policies that affect the sector automotive.
It is a revolution, yes!… But, the planet is very big and Here, we don't all go at the same pace. If we see the numbers global, currently, vehicles electric and hybrids account for approximately 5% of the global volume of light vehicle sales.
And what does this mean? It's not the same, look at the park car industry in Europe, the United States or China, what to compare with Russia or Africa, give an example. Still, let's verify with data, why in a few years you will have a electric or hybrid car at home.
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As we have commented, hybrid vehicles and electricity represent approximately 5% of the global sales volume, but it is expected that this figure increase to 39% in 2030 (Report HERE).
In the following graph we see the growth of the vehicle hybrid and electric worldwide…
To achieve these levels, manufacturers of automobiles have pledged to significantly increase their investment in the development of electric vehicles . Not because they wanted to (According to gossip), but rather because global regulations that have had an impact significant at the level of emissions standards carbon dioxide in the automotive industry.
And what about the larger markets; Europe, China or USA Uh? The sale of fuel-powered vehicles fossils are now dwindling, being replaced by electric or hybrid vehicles.
If we look at Europe, although the change is not appreciated too much, the jump is substantial in the last two years. Sales of electric vehicles in Europe reached 408,000 units in 2018, 33% more than in 2017 .
The sales volumes of the electric car have quadrupled in 4 years, but they are still a niche only of the 2.3% in the vehicle market. And vehicles electric companies still represent only 0.4% of the 320 millions of cars and light commercial vehicles that they exist on European roads.
Although over the total, as we have seen, it represents only one small portion, the constant growth rates of two digits can change the image very quickly (See report HERE).
Electric cars are already cheaper to buy and use than traditional alternatives such as those of gasoline or diesel in five European countries, according to a recent research.
The study examined purchasing, fuel and costs prosecutors of the best-selling car in Europe, the VW Golf, in its battery electric, hybrid, gasoline and diesel versions.
Over four years, the purely electric version was the cheapest everywhere – UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Norway – due to a combination of lower taxes, fuel costs and subsidies in the purchase price.
Obviously, if we have nowhere to recharge the vehicle, Well, we're going wrong! The evolution of charging points for electric vehicles is being just as dizzying as the sale.
As well as the technological implementation of other systems related to vehicles, for example, the steps of interactive pedestrians that we can see from here.
The batteries used by electric cars are key to offer a good autonomy and, therefore, for the success of this type of vehicle.
One of the keys to the boom in this type of transport has been the technological improvement in lithium-ion batteries. The evolution of this technology is causing a fall precipitated prices that can be tested in the following image.
Lithium batteries have experienced a reduction in the 89% in price and a 73% increase in density of energy. By the way, from RACE they have an excellent article where they explain in detail what car batteries are like electrical.
The range of electric vehicles that travel more distances, year after year, it's getting better. Because it is important? The consumers need to overcome the "anxiety" that a battery can't get them as far as a tank of gas.
As battery performance continues to improve and cargo networks expand, it is likely that this fear decrease over time.
In the last six years, the average range of vehicles electric vehicles has expanded by 56%, and some models are can drive more than 380 km on a single charge (The most models available today on the market They last an average of 200 kilometers on a single charge and support 3,000 charging cycles).
Although it seems obvious, from a technical perspective, I don't is so much, because in truth we are dealing with many factors.
For example, the typical question… How respectful of environmentally friendly is an electric car if it runs on energy from a power station powered by oil?
Multiple studies have found that cars electrical systems are more efficient and, therefore, responsible for fewer greenhouse gases and other emissions than cars powered solely by diesel engines internal combustion.
If we go to the numbers. An EU study based on the expected performance for 2020, revealed that an electric car that uses electricity generated exclusively by a power plant – fueled by oil – would consume only two thirds of the energy of a gasoline car that travels the same distance.
These last two graphs are taken from an article interesting from The Guardian newspaper which also discusses other aspects such as the construction of the electric car or what happens with batteries.
Obviously, it is a very important sector, which moves a great economic volume, and where the «lobbies» – of each side – they try to play their part.
In absolute terms, the sales performance of electric vehicles in China is quite remarkable. However, the adoption rate represents only 2% nationally.
Interesting to read the article on how buses Electric Power Plants in China Affect the Oil Industry… A madness!.
However, the positive behavior of the Chinese market contributed to placing the country in a strong position and balanced in the latest McKinsey overall ranking, which it was only surpassed by Norway, which continues to strengthen its leadership, ahead of Japan, Germany and the United States.
The general acceptance of electric vehicles can be test collectively in Europe, but in Norway, it They are very clear, especially if we look at the latest figures.
Last year, it was closed, one in three being electric cars sold. This year, during the month of March, the quota of Electric car market in Norway reached 58.4%. In view of these numbers, Norway hopes to reach 50% market share for this type of vehicle in the year as a whole, compared to the 31.2% achieved last year.
Joy for many, disappointment for others... What's wrong if you buy too many electric cars? Simply, that the market cannot absorb the demand and we have a problem.
Despite all the cheer, the deal is lagging behind against demand in Norway. The Norwegian association of electric cars «Elbilforening» criticizes the long lists of waiting to get an electric car and, in this context, He even considers that the lack of supply endangers the Government's objectives for 2025. Let's remember, all the cars sold will be 100% electric or hybrid.
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