With the increasing awareness of environmental protection in the world, the field of environmental protection and energy-saving vehicles has received increasing attention. According to statistics from Plug In America (United States New Energy Vehicle Advocate, Non-profit Organization), there are currently 3,000 electric vehicles on the US highway, namely the Toyota RAV4 electric vehicle (800), Teslas (1000), and the Ford Ranger truck ( 150 units), Chevrolet S-10 trucks (50 units), BMW Mini Es (500 units), Solectrias and EPIC minivans (500 units).
However, most people still hold many misunderstandings about such pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. For this reason, Plug In America recently summarized 12 people's misunderstandings about pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and answered them one by one.
Misconception 1: The voyage energy of electric vehicles can meet is limited. Once you lose power, you will be at a loss.
Fact: According to the US Department of Transportation, a vehicle traveling in the United States averages 40 miles per day, and most new battery electric vehicles have an endurance of 80 miles and can be quickly charged on any regular 120V outlet or public base station. The hybrid electric vehicle's endurance is generally 300 miles. So, enough for your day.
Misconception 2: Electric cars are only suitable for cities.
Fact: The facts are in front of us. Many consumers often travel on their electric vehicles and travel more than 120 miles.
Misconception 3: Electric cars have less exhaust pipes, but they have brought big chimneys.
Fact: Up to now, 52% of the electricity supply in the United States has come from coal-fired power plants. Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and NRDC studied as early as 2007 and concluded that even if coal-fired power plants are used exclusively to power electric vehicles, the emissions of greenhouse gases from coal-fired power plants and electric vehicles are less than those of ordinary fuel vehicles or Mixed-fuel vehicle emissions, let alone some plug-in electric vehicles can use renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar energy).
Misconception 4: Consumers will only accept electric vehicles after the base station is improved.
Fact: Most EVs can be charged at the consumer's home, so public base stations are not a decisive condition. The reason why we have to build public base stations is entirely for the consideration of high-rise apartment occupants and long-distance travelers.
Misconception 5: If there are several electric vehicles charging at the same time, the transmission grid will trip.
Fact: The results of a survey conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in 2007 showed that if all vehicles (including cars, trucks, trucks, SUVs, etc.) on U.S. roads are hybrid electric vehicles, the U.S. power supply during off-peak hours of power plants The quantity can satisfy 73% of vehicles to charge at the same time. In addition, the power supply facilities will also be upgraded to respond to the increase in the number of electric vehicles, just as when air conditioning and television were popular.
Misconception 6: Vehicle batteries contain non-environmental materials and cannot be recycled.
Fact: The US Environmental Protection Agency once said that 99% of car batteries can be recycled. The metal used in vehicle batteries is more expensive than ordinary battery metals, and the relevant departments have already issued recycling plans. In addition, related departments also plan to use recycled vehicle batteries for storing electricity.
Misconception 7: It takes too long to recharge an electric car .
Fact: The best time to charge an electric car is when you sleep at night. Even with a 120V outlet, the electric car can be charged within one night, generating the energy required for a 40-mile range. Some plug-in battery electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles can also provide 80 miles of battery life by charging on a 240V outlet. In addition, the time required for charging can be reduced by charging the base station, and some base stations are currently in use.
Misconception 8: Electric cars are too expensive for consumers to buy, so it is difficult to popularize them.
Fact: New technologies are certainly expensive at the beginning, just as DVDs and mobile phones were first introduced. However, many governments have introduced subsidy policies to encourage the consumption of electric vehicles. For example, in the United States, each electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle can enjoy a tax-free concession ranging from $2,500 to $7,500. In addition, the cost of an electric vehicle during its use will be far less than that of a conventional fuel vehicle because electric vehicle maintenance and maintenance costs are much lower than those of a fuel vehicle.
Misconception 9: The battery life of an electric vehicle is limited. It costs US$15,000 to replace a new battery every few years.
Fact: The battery is indeed the most expensive part of a plug-in electric vehicle. However, with the mass production of electric vehicles worldwide, the cost of batteries will become lower and lower, and the final price will be lowered. Some OEMs even plan to provide consumers with battery rental services. In addition, the battery has its own warranty period, such as the Chevrolet Volt hybrid electric vehicle battery warranty period of 10 years, consumers can completely replace the battery within the warranty period.
Misconception 10: There is not enough lithium energy in the world to make vehicle batteries.
Fact: The Plug In America research data shows that even if the battery is not recycled, the sales of electric vehicles are skyrocketing, and new mining areas are not developed, the existing lithium energy in the United States is enough to meet the needs of electric vehicle battery production for the next 75 years. What's more, lithium energy is available in other regions of the world.
Misunderstanding 11: Lithium batteries are dangerous and will explode at any time, posing a threat to consumers' personal safety.
Fact: Among lithium-ion batteries, only lithium-cobalt batteries have the risk of exploding under certain conditions. However, paying attention to the battery's use environment and improving battery design can avoid this risk. In addition, most vehicle batteries have been developed toward lithium-iron-phosphate or lithium-manganese, which can improve the safety and service life of batteries.
Misunderstanding 12: Before 2050, the fuel truck is still the main force.
Fact: The government has introduced increasingly stringent fuel economy standards, reduced global petroleum energy, reduced supply of petroleum products, rising oil prices, accelerating global warming, and countries’ commitment to reducing oil dependence. These factors, do you think people have any reason not to gradually give up fuel vehicles and use electric vehicles?
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