1. Changes in subsidy policies and high battery maintenance costs
The original article mentions that cities such as Hubei, Hebei and Nanjing have switched back to fuel vehicles due to changes in subsidy policies and high battery maintenance costs. There are a lot of reasons why it's worth going deeper.
First of all, the change in the subsidy policy has led to a significant increase in the operating costs of new energy buses. Prior to 2015, higher subsidies were provided for new energy buses, making purchase and operating costs relatively low. However, with the tightening of the subsidy policy, operators need to bear more costs on their own, making the economy of new energy buses greatly reduced.
Secondly, the high cost of battery maintenance is also one of the reasons for switching back to fuel vehicles. New energy buses use large-capacity lithium batteries, and these batteries will decay after a period of use and need to be replaced. However, battery replacement costs tend to be high, making it difficult for operators to afford this expense. In addition, the longevity and safety issues of the battery also put operators off.
As a result, the change in subsidy policy and the increase in battery maintenance costs have made operators doubt the economics of new energy buses and choose to switch them back to fuel vehicles. However, this does not mean that new energy technologies have failed, but rather reflects the need to weigh costs and benefits in the field of public transport under current technological and economic conditions.
2. Differences in procurement costs
In the context of the tightening of subsidy policies, the procurement cost of new energy buses is higher than that of fuel buses. This is because new energy buses use electric vehicle technology, which is relatively sophisticated and expensive to build. In addition, because new energy buses are relatively new products, the scale of their production lines is small, which also increases procurement costs.
This difference in procurement costs makes fuel buses more economically advantageous in the short term. Especially in the case of tightened subsidy policies, operators are more inclined to choose fuel buses with lower procurement costs to reduce operating costs.
3. Safety issues and battery life
The frequent spontaneous combustion of new energy vehicles and the actual endurance of new energy buses are also one of the factors affecting their replacement into fuel vehicles.
In recent years, the public has been concerned about the safety of new energy vehicles in the context of frequent spontaneous combustion incidents. In particular, batteries used in electric vehicles can cause fires if they are damaged or used improperly. This is a crucial aspect for public transport. Fuel buses are relatively more stable in this regard.
In addition, the range of new energy buses is also a key factor. Depending on the use case, the range of a new energy bus may be limited by the battery capacity and vehicle load. Especially in urban transportation areas that require wide coverage and long-term operation, range is very important. In the low-temperature environment, the endurance of new energy buses is further limited. In contrast, the performance of fuel buses in low temperature environments is more stable and the endurance is more reliable.
Therefore, in areas with high demand for range, operators are more inclined to choose fuel buses to ensure the stability of bus operations.
4. The purpose and demand of the bus
New energy buses and fuel vehicles are different in terms of purpose and demand. Unlike private cars, buses focus more on stability, durability, and cost-effectiveness. New energy vehicles have certain advantages in terms of intelligence and comfort, but these are not the main pursuit of buses.
Under the current technology and cost conditions, fuel buses still have their advantages in the field of public transport. After years of development and application, fuel vehicles have high reliability and stability, and adapt to the needs of different regions and road conditions.
Therefore, in the current situation, operators are more inclined to choose fuel buses to meet the needs of stability, durability and cost-effectiveness in the public transport sector. This does not mean the failure of new energy technologies, but reflects the reality that practical application scenarios and economic feasibility need to be considered in the process of promoting new energy vehicles.
According to the above analysis of the deep reasons for the resumption of the use of fuel vehicles for new energy buses in many places, we can draw the following influences and enlightenments.
1. Trade-offs between technical and economic needs
The transition between new energy buses and combustion engine vehicles reflects the trade-offs between costs and benefits in the field of public transport under current technological and economic conditions. In the process of promoting new energy vehicles, it is necessary to take into account the adjustment of subsidy policies and the improvement of technical maturity to ensure that new energy vehicles receive sufficient support in the initial stage, and promote the development of related technologies and the reduction of costs.
2. The continuous progress and maturity of new energy technology
Although new energy buses are currently facing some problems, with the continuous progress and maturity of technology, new energy buses are expected to show their advantages in more fields. ** and related enterprises should increase the research and development and support of new energy technologies to promote the popularization and application of new energy buses.
3. Diversified transportation development direction
The current direction of transportation development is diversified, with the coexistence of both new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles. Different transportation scenarios and needs may require different transportation solutions. Therefore, in the future development, we should pay attention to the coexistence of multiple energy forms to meet the needs of different users and scenarios.
4. Challenges of urban traffic management
The challenges faced in the transformation of buses also reflect the deep-seated challenges of urban traffic management. In the pursuit of the popularization of new energy vehicles, it is necessary to balance environmental protection and economic sustainability. Policymakers need to consider the adjustment of subsidy policies in more detail to ensure that new energy vehicles receive sufficient support in the early stage, while promoting the development of related technologies and the reduction of costs.
5. Maintenance and operation of new energy buses
The maintenance and operation of new energy buses also need to be taken seriously. Battery life and safety issues require manufacturers and operators to work together to find more efficient and safe solutions. The construction of urban infrastructure also needs to be considered, such as the layout and construction of charging stations, to ensure that new energy buses can be effectively repaired and charged.
To sum up, the phenomenon of new energy buses replacing fuel vehicles does not mean the failure of new energy technology, but reflects the practical application scenarios and economic feasibility that need to be considered in the field of public transportation under the current technical and economic conditions. In the process of promoting new energy vehicles, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as subsidy policies, battery maintenance costs, procurement costs, safety issues, and endurance to ensure the sustainable development of new energy technologies. At the same time, the first and related enterprises should increase the research and development and support of new energy technologies to promote the popularization and application of new energy buses, as well as the diversified development of urban traffic management.