Not just an industrial issue, why does the state support "new energy vehicles"? The cause can be sweaty
When it comes to "new energy vehicles", many people may first think of their fresh appearance, silent drive, and heated discussions around environmental protection and innovation.
However, when the national level elevates new energy vehicles to a key position in the agenda, the support is far from simple industrial development can be explained.
When you dig deeper into the reasons behind **, you will find that these reasons can make people feel a cold sweat.
Why?
Today we will go through this article in detail.
01 Current status of the automobile industry
First of all, before diving into the potential importance of new energy vehicles, we must first understand the current state of the automotive industry.
Globally, China's automotive industry plays a pivotal role. In terms of production and sales, there is no doubt about the fact that China firmly ranks first in the world.
Although in the past few years, due to multiple factors such as the epidemic and Sino-US frictions, the production and sales of Chinese automobiles have declined, but with the strong support of national policies, they have begun to rise against the trend.
However, it is worth noting that despite the huge production and sales volume, the proportion of sales of independent brands is not high.
So far, this percentage has not exceeded 50%, and has basically hovered around 40% for more than 10 years.
From a margin perspective, this percentage is even lower.
After all, mid-to-high-end auto companies such as BBA, which we are familiar with, are basically joint ventures, while most independent brands can only compete in the low-end market, so as to obtain meager profits.
02 National measures to support the development of new energy vehicles
In the face of the current situation, the state began to support the development of new energy vehicles.
First of all, in terms of quality and technology, the state actively promotes the improvement of the safety and applicability of new energy vehicles.
In order to solve the problem of insufficient endurance and safety of new energy vehicles in alpine areas, the state supports automobile companies to carry out research and development of key technologies such as high-safety all-climate power batteries, heat pump air conditioners, and vehicle thermal management.
Secondly, the state has also invested a lot of energy in the construction of supporting facilities.
Promote the electrification of vehicles in the public sector through pilot projects, and accelerate the promotion of new energy vehicles in urban buses, logistics, taxis and other fields.
At the same time, central enterprises such as the State Grid have also made great contributions to the construction of charging facilities.
At present, there are high-power fast charging piles around power supply stations and power grid business halls in many areas, covering cities and even extending to many towns and villages.
Finally, from the consumer's point of view, the state also provides a wealth of subsidies and preferential policies.
For example, the reduction and exemption of purchase tax for new energy vehicles is a direct preferential policy.
In the past, you may have to pay more than 10,000 yuan in purchase tax for a model priced at 200,000 yuan, but now it can be directly exempted.
However, the significance behind these efforts goes far beyond just promoting the development of the industry.
03 What is the underlying reason?
Regarding this point, as early as 1992, Mr. Qian Xuesen made a suggestion to the state: "Skip gasoline and diesel, and directly develop new energy vehicles." ”
Looking back, it may be difficult for some people to accept, especially considering that it was 1992!
At that time, whether it was motors, electronic controls or batteries, the technology was not yet mature. How could such a bold idea be proposed?
However, this is closely related to the problems we are currently facing!
First of all, the high dependence on oil imports is one aspect.
According to BP's analysis, about half of the growth in global oil demand since 2000 has been driven by China.
This fact is also verified, every year our country needs to import more than 70% of its oil, most of which is used for self-sufficiency.
If this import channel is suddenly cut off, the consequences can be imagined!
Many industrial applications, including aircraft, artillery, cargo and more, will respond to foreign enemies and aggression if there is a lack of fuel supply?
Therefore, it is imperative to support the development of new energy, which is of great significance to reduce dependence on the first and ensure strategic security.
On the other hand, the high-end technology of the entire fuel vehicle, such as the engine, is mainly mastered abroad, and the market share is mainly occupied by imported cars and joint venture vehicles.
These businesses set up companies in the country, sell cars, and earn a lot of money.
Although some of the income remained in the country, most of it still went abroad.
By supporting the development of new energy, this trend can basically be reversed, and it is even possible to export cars abroad to earn foreign exchange.
Don't think it's not feasible, according to the statistics of relevant agencies, the export volume of new energy vehicles will reach 120 in 202330,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 772%。
At this rate of growth, exporting 10 million vehicles a year is not a dream.
As a result, the EU has recently launched a countervailing investigation into China's new energy vehicles. All in all, supporting the development of "new energy vehicles" is not only a matter of industrial development.
For the oil strategy, it has great value to the outside world, which is the more important reason.
Otherwise, we will have to rely on the support of others in these areas.