The Indian market is flooded with cars ranging from approx.—Rs. 04 lakhs to Rs 04 Crore and even more. The Indians can choose any car as per their buying capacity and liking. However, for a middle-class family, a budget car is required, and a 7-seater budget car i.e. under a budget of 08 lakh is a good option.
As of now, there are three Indian cars, which come into this category:
1. 7-SeaterMaruti Ertiga:
Maruti is a well-known and established brand name Indian automobile market.
Maruti ertiga is a best-selling model of Maruti on Indian Road.
# Engine Power: 1.5-litre Petrol engine with a mild hybrid technology (103PS/137Nm)
# Drive Type: 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission
The Maruti Ertiga is also available with a factory-fitted CNG kit with a mileage of 26.11km/kg. The key features of this CNG variant include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple car play, cruise control paddle shifter, and automatic climate control systems.
2. 7-Seater Renault Triber:
Renault Triber is also a good choice for customers going for a 7-seater economical car.
7-Seater Maruti ErtigaKey Details:
# Price Range:Rs 6 lakh to 8098 lakh (ex-showroom)
# Color: The Renault Triber comes in five monotones and five dual-tone shades: Ice Cool White, Cedar Brown, Metal Mustard, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, and their respective combinations with a black roof.
# Power: Triber is powered by a 1-litre NA, 3-cylinder petrol engine producing 72 PS of power and 96 Nm of torque.
# Transmission: It is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT.
Key Features:
The Key features of Renault Tribers include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple Car Play, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and a wireless phone charger.
3. 7-Seater Maruti Ecco:
Maruti Ecco is another bestselling car of Maruti.
Key Details:
# Variants: The Maruti Ecco is Available in four variants:
5-seater Standard (O),
5-seater AC (O),
5-seater AC CNG (O), and
7-seater Standard (O),
# Price Range: The Maruti Eeco is priced from Rs 5.32 lakh to Rs 6.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
# Color: It comes with five monotone color options, including Metallic Brisk Blue, Metallic Glistening Grey, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, and Solid White.
# Engine Type: Maruti Eccocomes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates 81 PS of power and 104.4 Nm of torque,
# Transmission: a 5-speed manual transmission.
Its CNG variant delivers 72 PS and 95 Nm, with 26.78 km/kg claimed fuel efficiency.
Key Features:
It includes a semi-digital speedometer, manual AC, and dual front airbags.
Electric Vehicles in India are growing rapidly. It is a demand to go green and save the environment with sustainable development. In this way, alternative fuel vehicles are in global demand. Electric vehicles are the most popular and adopted way to go green globally. In India, many Indian manufacturers as well as foreign investors have already launched many brands in the Indian Market.
India is growing their EVs market in all segments like two-wheelers, Three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and commercial buses & trucks.
Indian Government has supported electric vehicles with several rebates like manufacturing rebates to the producers and tax rebates to the customers.
Despite that, there are still electric vehicles are still facing many challenges.
# Challenges for Electric Vehicles:
1. Mindset of the Consumers for Electric Vehicles:
The majority of Indian Customers are unaware of the impact of emissions on the environment and the after-effects of the same on future generations, so they are not very sensible to stop the pollutants and make their environment clean and green.
2.Affordability of EVs:
Even after government incentives and tax rebates, still electric vehicles are costlier compared to gasoline-engine vehicles. The running cost of these electric vehicles is less but the initial cost of purchasing the vehicle is high. The Indian government has reduced costs with FAME 2 incentives. The two-wheelers and three-wheelers can achieve cost uniformity and even reduce cost in the long term for vehicles operating in commercial activities. But we are behind in achieving this equality for four-wheeler segments.
3.Charging Anxiety with EVs:
Even though the electric vehicles market in India is growing and the consumer base is increasing day by day. Still, there is a fear in the mind of the electric vehicle driver of getting discharged their car vehicles in between trips. The charging infrastructure is not growing very rapidly in India; we have only 20,000 public charging stations to date. Many major players are in the field to develop the charging infrastructure but it will take a long time to come into existence.
4. Range of EVs:
The average range of Indian electric cars is around 350 to 400 k.ms and this is good for the city and around-the-city movement but in the end, there is always a fear of being discharged, during the trip.
5. Convenience: Charging a vehicle takes time to get it fully charged and is not as easy as re-filling the fuel in the vehicle. Even though the public charging stations are not very close around out of the city, it is also a tough job to get your vehicle fully charged. It takes a minimum of 30 minutes to 2 hours to get it at its full charge.
6.Regulatory Challenges:
The government policies and regulations are not very clear and consistent. The well-defined regulations, clear tax incentives & rebates, and setting clear targets for electric vehicle adoption can encourage investment and innovation in the sector.
#Opportunities of Electric Vehicles in India:
Apart from all the challenges with electric vehicles in India, there are many opportunities also associated with this like:
1. Government Support to Electric Vehicles:
The Indian government is committed to the development and promotion of alternative fuel vehicles and electric vehicles as part of these initiatives comes under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme. The FAME is the financial scheme supported by the Indian Government to provide financial incentives for the adoption of Electric Vehicles.
2. Growing Market:
The urban population of India is growing rapidly and this population is of literate people, who are more concerned about environmental issues. As the awareness of a clean and green environment rises, more consumers are willing to switch to alternative fuel vehicles and electric vehicles are one of the best available choices to date.
3. Job Creation:
The electric vehicle development and growth create many employment opportunities in the fields of research and development, design, manufacturing, sales, service, and various sister concerns.
4. Innovations:
The Indian electric vehicle market provides opportunities for innovations in different areas like battery technology innovations, charging infrastructure development, and electric mobility solutions for the country’s special needs and challenges.
5. Rural Electrification:
The rural electrification initiative will be geared up with the adoption of electric vehicles, as this will accelerate initiatives like solar-powered charging stations. This could bring clean transportation options to remote areas.
6. Partnership and collaboration:
The Indian government, industry players, and academia can come together and in collaboration, they can drive innovations and accelerate the growth of the electric vehicle ecosystem. Partnerships with international players can provide new innovative technologies and even foreign investments.
7. Export Potential:
India has the potential to become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles with a cost-effective and skilled workforce.
Conclusion:
This is the new era of alternative fuel vehicles and electric vehicles are one of the most popular globally. There are many of government support to promote electric vehicles in India. The government is providing many rebates and tax relaxation. FAME is employed to promote the faster manufacturing and adoption of electric vehicles throughout India. Even though, there are many challenges in the expansion of electric vehicles unawareness of Indian consumers, less and undeveloped Infrastructure like charging networks, High initial cost of the vehicles, etc.
Despite all the challenges, we should come forward to sustainable development to provide a clean and green environment for future generations.
The battery-powered vehicle system plays a very important role in reducing carbon emissions to the environment. Even though there are many other ways also to achieve carbon-neutral mobility than adopting battery-powered electric vehicles.
Now, battery-powered transport systems are playing a major role in shifting toward carbon-neutral mobility. Even though researchers are continuously involved in developing other ways also to achieve the goal of no or minimum carbon emission drivelines.
Below are the 05 key alternative fuels other than battery electric vehicles:
1. Hydrogen Electric Vehicle (HEV):
Hydrogen is a ready-to-use option for both the combustion engine and the fuel cells, but the efficiency of hydrogen is considerably higher in fuel cells. Hydrogen electric vehicles are zero-emission drivelines, generally hybrid vehicles with a battery as used for buffer. HEVs are self-sufficient vehicles and are fast to refill easily. The European Union, under AFIR recommended expanding a huge network for sourcing hydrogen from renewable energy sources to scale up the infrastructure and overcome the tight bottlenecks.
2. e-fuels in Compare to battery-Powered Vehicles:
The e-fuels are the chemical combination of green hydrogen and CO2 capture. It is a zero-emission by CO2 compensation. Germany has opened the door to using e-fuel after the European Union ban in 2035.
Source: https://www.cng-mobility.
3. Bio Fuels:
Biofuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas are the prime sources of energy for propelling vehicles. The biofuels are derived from biomass, which includes organic materials like crops, agricultural residues, algae, or waste products.
The common biofuels are:
i).Ethanol:
Ethanol is the extracted form of crops like corn, sugarcane, wheat etc and is commonly blended with gasoline to create ethanol-gasoline blends such as E10 (10% ethanol, 90% gasoline) or E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline).
Figure 1 The Toyota Innova Hycross Flex Fuel MPV is designed to operate exclusively on Ethanol
ii). Biodiesel:
Biodiesel is the product from the residual of vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease. It can be used in diesel engines either by mixing with petroleum diesel in blended form or directly in pure form.
iii) Biogas:
Biogas is the product of the anaerobic digestion of organic matter like agriculture waste, sewage, or landfill. The vehicles running on compressed natural gas (CNG) or the converted vehicles run on bio-methane use biogas as fuel.
4. Compressed Air Vehicles (CAV):
Compressed Air Vehicles (CAVs) are vehicles powered by compressed air stored in onboard tanks. The concept of using compressed air as a power source for vehicles has gained attention as a potential alternative to traditional internal combustion engines or electric vehicles.
The compressed air is stored in a tank mounted on the vehicle. This stored energy is then used to power the vehicle’s engine or motor.
5. Solar-Electric Vehicles (SEV):
Solar electric vehicles (SEVs) are those, which use energy from the direct Sun i.e. solar energy to produce electricity for propelling the vehicles. These vehicles usually include solar panels, which receive sunlight and transform it into electrical energy this electrical energy is then stored in batteries, and from the battery, this energy is used to power the electric motor of the vehicles for developing the propulsive power.
Figure 2 The Squad Solar City Car, as presented of the Fully Charged 2022 event in Amsterdam
Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic cells, which are used to convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect.
Solar electric vehicles are powered by electric motors. The electricity generated from the solar panels is used to charge the vehicle’s batteries, which in turn power the electric motor. Some SEVs also can directly power the motor using solar energy during operation.
Conclusion:
To shift towards a more sustainable and integrated transportation system a sole carbon-neutral mobility system or a combination of new technologies and strategies is required to implement, even though battery electric vehicles play a substantial and diversified role in addressing the challenges of carbon emissions in the transport sectors.
Many innovations and technologies are there to cope with and solve issues like carbon emissions and sustainable mobility.
Carbon-neutral mobility is the demand and the future of the coming era for a more eco-friendly and sustainable environment.
Let us come together to achieve the goal for our future generation.
The batteries of Electric cars are facing trouble in cold weather and this affects their performance. The batteries are being discharged soon and taking a long time to recharge again.
Certain temperature windows are optimal for batteries in terms of their life span and effective capacity. If the battery can be kept within this window without the need to cool or heat, it will perform at its best and give the electric car the longest possible range.
In cold weather, the batteries became cool and it required additional support to reach the optimum operating temperature. In addition, the battery contributes to heating the car interior at that time, which increases the electricity consumption slightly.
Source: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/
However, with a few simple steps, the user can ensure that consumption is minimized again and the battery operates in a way that does not negatively impact its overall life. It is similar to the various pieces of advice on extending the life of internal combustion engines in conventional cars, only most of the advice relates to something slightly different.
1. Preheating the Electric cars and the battery:
One ideal way to reduce an electric car‘s consumption, especially on shorter journeys, is to preheat both the car and the battery. It is particularly ideal to switch and preheat when charging the car.
Source: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/
2. Efficient Heating of electric cars:
Even heating the electric car itself can be done efficiently to keep consumption as low as possible. For example, using seat or steering wheel heating is more efficient in terms of keeping the occupants warm than heating the cabin air alone. The heating can be turned down to a lower temperature and comfort can be provided by, for example, warming the seats.
Source: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/
3. Smart Parking:
In the cold morning, it is generally essential to heat the car before taking a start. To avoid or minimize this, it either is always advisable to park your car in a garage or sheltered place. It is also advisable to connect your car in charge to preheat at a desired temperature while parking it.
Source: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/
4. Anticipatory Parking:
The goal of anticipatory parking in this context would be to optimize the EV driving experience by reducing the time spent searching for parking spaces, promoting efficient use of energy, and potentially contributing to overall traffic management. Particular is the driver who has the biggest influence on an electric car’s range. In winter, anticipatory driving is more important than ever. As well as providing, a longer range is also safer on winter roads. So keep a safe distance from the cars ahead. Slow down smoothly for corners and use a driver assistance system to help you drive at even speed.
Source: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/
5. Tyre Condition is Important:
Tyre maintenance in winter is very essential for safety and optimal performance. The tyre pressure, traction, and overall durability are significantly affected by the condition of tyre and its pressure.
Source: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/
6. No Unnecessary Cargo:
A higher cargo weight means more energy is needed to move it. So make sure that you don’t have unnecessary items in your car that increase energy consumption.
Source: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/
7. Ecco Mode:
Electric cars have a special Eco mode that limits certain functions and power consumption, thus extending the range. This Ecco system can also be used in winter for the optimum result.
Source: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/
8. Ideal equipment for winter:
Special equipment can also help electric cars to extend their range. Suitable winter tyres with low rolling resistance or LED headlights can reduce consumption. An optional heat pump can be used for heating to reduce consumption compared to conventional electric heating.
Cold weather causes challenges for electric vehicle owners. Electric Vehicles are getting frozen in cold weather. It is experienced by many electric vehicle drivers and even experts say that cold weather is causing a 30% loss in battery range and an increased charge time (approx. Triple) for electric vehicles.
Electric vehicles are facing problems like fall in performance, less battery life, bigger charge times, etc.
In a city like Pennsylvania in the United States, cold weather is causing serious problems for electric vehicle owners. In winter weather at extreme cold, the batteries of electric vehicles are going discharge faster and take much extra time to recharge it again.
An electric car owner at a Tesla charging station near Chicago shared that “I was at 50% when I got here and usually it takes 10 to 15 minutes to charge from 50 to 80, 90% but now in the cold it is taking an hour and 20 minutes for the same.
Reason for Battery-Troubles of Electric Vehicles in Cold:
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The experts of electric battery and fuel cells states the cold weather is causing organic chemical reactions within the chemical substances of the electric battery and that slows down its performance exponentially. The experts say battery range for electric vehicles can be reduced by up to 30% in the cold and at zero degrees can lose 10 times the amount of power. The re-charging of the batteries can take double and even triple times in the cold.
As told by the battery & fuel cells specialist and Chair Professor at Penn State’s Department of Material Science and Engineering, Mr. Chao- Yang Wang, told, “The chemistry in the battery will slow down almost exponentially with the decreasing temperature”.
As of now, the current electric vehicle charging infrastructure is less in number and at are far in distance which is also a trouble for the electric vehicle owner to go for a long in the cold.
The characteristics of lithium-ion batteries are very sensitive to excess temperature in cold weather. The battery-making companies are working continuously to develop better technology to nullify the existing defects and improve the performance of electric vehicles for all climates.
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries can experience challenges in cold weather due to several factors:
Most electric vehicles use lithium-ion batteries, which are sensitive in case of excess temperatures. The efficiency of the lithium-ion batteries decreases in cold weather and the capacity to provide and accept the charge weakens. The chemical reactions within the battery become slower in colder temperatures and decrease the overall performance.
2. Reduced Energy Storage Capacity:
The energy storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries is minimal in cold weather. And when the temperature drops, the internal resistance of the battery rises, and it creates difficulty for electrons to move within the cells and the overall energy output of the battery decreases.
3. Increased Internal Resistance:
The internal resistances of the batteries are high in cold temperatures, which causes higher losses during the charging and discharging processes. This internal resistance can cause the battery to heat up during the process and this may further reduce the overall efficiency of the battery.
4. Charging Limitations:
In cold weather during charging the battery, gets overheated, and due to this reason, it takes longer time to charge the battery of the electric vehicles.
5. Range Reduction:
In cold, the battery energy of electric vehicles is used for heating the systems, which affects significantly the driving, range of the electric vehicles.
Solution of Electric Vehicles Battery Low Charge in Cold Weather:
Battery pre-conditioning:
To overcome the impact of cold weather on electric vehicle batteries, many electric vehicles are now coming with the facility of battery pre-conditioning systems. These systems are used to heat and the battery before starting the vehicle, which improves the performance of the battery.
Experts suggest using the pre-condition setting offered in some electric vehicles to optimize the battery performance in cold weather. Drivers should also ensure a full charge and keep their electric vehicles in warmer condition when not in use as possible.
Whenever electric vehicle drivers notice that their vehicles are performing less in the cold, They should know to practice some necessary tips to maximize the battery life and better performance.
Conclusions:
The electric vehicle market is growing globally and many different players like Tesla, BYD, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes, and many more are involved in manufacturing and R&D.
Despite, the current battery technology has trouble in combating the issue; however, innovations are going on by different institutions. The scientific solution to this problem is available but it will take time for the automobile industries to implement it practically. It is expected that within four to five years this problem will go away completely.
By the time, a basic preparatory work is required to do before you make a trip, like checking you’re a battery at its full charge capacity, and pre-heating of the vehicle.
During January 8-14, the second week (W2) of the year 2024, China’s electric vehicles market showed mixed development, with some brands continuing to decline while others already started growing, especially the major manufacturers like Li Auto, Aito, and Tesla. BYD was down by 09%, Tesla was up by 130%, and Nio was down by 43% from the week before. A surprise lift and lead over Li Auto was held by the electric vehicle startup Aito.
Source: Li Auto, Based on Insurance registration
A weekly sale data published by Li Auto based on the weekly insurance registrations of the cars sold. The numbers present new energy vehicles i.e. BEVs, PHEVs, and EREVs (Range extenders electric vehicles).
BYD Electric Vehicles:
BYD got the first spot, registering 40,300 electric vehicles, and is still lagging by 9.23% from 44,400, the week before. In the first half of the month i.e. during 1st-14th January, BYD sold 84,700 in China.
The sole model on sale of BYD’s Brand was YangWang, a 1.089 million yuan i.e 153,000 U.S dollar, dedicated SUV YangWang U9, registered 1060 vehicles and was 16.9% less than the week before.
Another brand of BYD, Fang Cheng Bao (FCB), also has a sole model known as Bao5 was on sale, it was registered for 1060 vehicles and was 5% less than the week before. Fang Cheng Bao is also a premium brand but is much cheaper than the number one brand YangWang. Bao 5 UV is priced around 300,000 yuan i.e. 42,000 U.S dollars.
The third brand of BYD is Denza, which was formerly a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, which came into control of BYD in 2021. It ranked above BYD Badged cars but is below the brand Fang Cheng Bao (FCB). A total number of 1500 cars were registered Denza which was 6.25% lower than the 1600 cars the week before. In the first half, i.e. during 1st-14th January, Denza sold 3100 cars in China.
Source: Li Auto, Based on Insurance registration
Tesla Electric Vehicles market In China:
The total number of EVs registered by the Brand Tesla was enormously high and was a total of 7400 electric vehicles, up by 131.25% from 3,2000 the week before. In the first half of January 2024 i.e in the period 1st to 14 January, Tesla sold a total number of 10,600 electric vehicles in China.
Source: Li Auto, Based on Insurance registration
Nio EVs Manufacturer:
The other manufacturer Nio, registered a total number of 1,700 EVs, and was less by 43.33% from 3000 the week before. In the first half of the month of January 2024, Nio sold only 4,700 EVs in China.
Source: Li Auto, Based on Insurance registration
Huawei’s Aito:
Huawei’s Aito, got a second-time first spot among the startups for Electric Vehicles, registering a total number of 6,800 vehicles which is 15.25% up from 5900 vehicles the week before. In the first half of the month of January 2024, i.e. from 1st to 14th, Aito sold a total number of 12800 vehicles in China. Aito manage to sell both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and Range extenders electric vehicles (EREVs).
A big surprise of 2023 is the sales figure of Aito, as Huawei got tired of its struggling sales and used its deep pocket to introduce radical price cuts and various benefits, and surprisingly it worked. Aito jumped from 2K-3K monthly sales to almost 25000 vehicles sold in the month of December 2023 and became a relevant player in the tight China Electric Vehicle race.
Source: Li Auto, Based on Insurance registration
Li Auto:
Li Auto gave a very close fight to Huawei’s Aito, as it was closely second in electric vehicles startup sales and it registered 6800 vehicles which is around 58.14% from 4300 the week before. From the 1st to the 14th of January, in the first half of the month, li Auto sold 11,000 vehicles in China. Li Auto sells only Range Extenders electric vehicles (EREVs).
The third position was grabbed by Changan’s Deepal, which makes 3300 vehicles and is less by 2.94% from 3400 the week before. From the first to 14 January, in the first half of the month, Deepal sold 6700 vehicles in China. The two models SL03 sedan and S7 SUV of Deepal comes in battery electric vehicles(BEVs), Range Extenders electric vehicles (EREVs), and Fuel cell electric vehicles(FCEVs).
Volkswagen sold 3500 electric vehicles and is down by 7.89% from 3800, the week before. From the first to 14 January, in the first half of the month, Volkswagen sold 7300 electric vehicles in China.
Conclusion:
The electric vehicles market in all around the world is booming and the China market is all time high for alternative fuel vehicles specially for the electric vehicles manufacturing and the sells. in the first half of the month January 2024 , the Chinese manufacturer BYD response is comparatively good and is the major seller of all electric vehicles. And Li auto is just behind the BYD.
Present Scenarios of Alternative Fuel Vehicles In India
Factors Driving The Shift To Greener Mobility
Affordability & Maintenance
Conclusions
Introductions:
Alternative fuel vehicles may be defined as a vehicle that is powered by any fuel other than conventional petroleum fuels (diesel or petrol).The term “alternative fuel,” as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Energy Policy Act of 1992, refers to-:
biodiesel,
electricity,
ethanol,
hydrogen,
natural gas,
propane,
and new fuels, still under development
Why Alternative Fuel Vehicles:
India is the third-largest user of transport automobiles in the world and 70% of its transport energy need is fulfilled by importing fossil fuels.
“The aim is to gradually shift to fuels, which are import substitutes, cost-effective, indigenous and pollution-free.
Conventional Fuels are limited and depleting.
The conventional fuel (gasoline) is not renewable and a day will come when our vehicles will be useless with an empty stomach as there will be no fuel to fill in. Therefore, it is necessary to go for an alternative solution.
Alternative Fuels are Pollution-free
Alternative fuel vehicles do not emit harmful exhaust gases like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide as well as ozone-producing emissions.
Protect against global warming
Burning fossil fuels causes a temperature rise in the earth’s atmosphere i.e. global warming.
To Save Money
Alternative fuels are less expensive in terms of the cost of fuel and maintenance of the vehicle.
Present Scenarios of Alternative Fuel Vehicles In India:
As per the Economic Times Report, 20% of cars sold in metros run on alternate fuels; sales doubled in the last 3 years.
Present Scenarios of Alternative Fuel Vehicles In India:
The Economic Times report said that the market share of alternative vehicles increased to reach 12.95 percent in urban centers this year. And this was only 4.68 percent in 2020.
Rural areas have also seen a shift on similar lines where the market share for vehicles operating on alternate powertrains rose to 8.39 percent from 3.75 percent during the same period,
Certainly, this growing acceptance of hybrid and electric vehicles hit the combined share of diesel and petrol vehicles and has gone down by 8.27 percent in Urban and 4.64 percent in rural markets.
Factors driving the shift to greener mobility:
Government push and rebates to both the manufacturers and the end users, resulted in the car manufacturers launching more electric-powered vehicles, along with the expansion of CNG dispensing stations and growing charging infrastructure for EVs, which are driving the shift away from conventional fossil fuels.
Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME) – I and II:
FAME, or Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric vehicles, is currently India’s flagship scheme for promoting electric mobility
In its 2nd phase of implementation, FAME-II is being implemented on 1st April 2019 with a budget allocation of 10,000 Cr.
Two Wheeler: Rs 15000/- per kWh up to 40% of the cost of vehicles
Two Wheeler: 2 kWh
2.
Three Wheeler: Rs 10000/- per kWh
Three Wheeler: 5 kWh
3.
Four Wheeler : Rs 10000/- per kWh
Three Wheeler: 15 kWh
4.
E Buses: Rs 20000/- per kWh
E Buses: 250 kWh
5.
E Trucks: Rs 20000/- per kWh
E Truck: 250 kWh
The government has initiated work on the third phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-III) financial support scheme, which is likely to encompass alternative fuel vehicles,
According to a senior government official, there is a proposal to incorporate vehicles powered by alternative sources such as hydrogen and biofuels along with electric vehicles in the upcoming phase of FAME.
“The objective is to shift away from conventional polluting vehicles, and the incentive for alternative fuels aims to encourage the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to cleaner technology,” government officials observed
As per the ET report, the Managing director of Tata Motors passenger vehicle and Passenger electric mobility, “Diesel in any case is declining.
He added that for us, we are very clear that we have defined our net zero in 2040, which means a very fast acceleration of EVs.”
Affordability & Maintenance of Electric Car:
Running Cost of Tata Tiago Electric Car:
Monthly Charging Cost Rs. 750
Daily Charging Cost Rs. 25
Per KM charging Costs Rs. 0.5
This cost is calculated based on charging the vehicle at a rate of 6.5/ units of electricity and assuming a daily run of 50 kilometers.
Maintenance of Electric Car:
As there is no internal combustion engine and no moving parts, the wear and tear is zero, hence no need to keep regular maintenance like filling mobile oil, coolant, etc.
Only periodic Tyre and battery maintenance is required in all-electric vehicles.
Conclusion:
Many Indian manufacturers like Maruti and Tata Motors are working towards doubling their EV portfolio and offering different electric vehicles in the next few months.
The share of diesel vehicles has dropped to 15 percent from the peak of 88 percent,
The share of electric vehicle sales has risen to 14-15 percent.
The EV share is likely to grow further to 25 percent by 2027 and 50 percent by the end of the decade.
The number of Electric Car consumers are increasing, and various convincing opinions are there in favor of this revolutionary trend. However, some people hold a negative perception of the electric vehicles and claim that these vehicles are not fit for daily use.
As more Electric car charging stations are being established throughout cities and highways across the world, people’s perceptions are changing and they are looking forward to electric vehicles.
Source: Image by Senivpetro on Freepik.
The electric cars have numerous benefits over a gasoline powered vehicles.
The following 10 economical and environmental reasons why we should go for an electric vehicle:
1. Safety features of Electric Car:
Electric cars are equipped with many advanced safety features, which ensures that EV owners keep themselves, their belongings, and others on the road to be safe.
As per the report from the Institute for Highway Safety, the electric vehicle injury claims are substantially less than the gas vehicles.
Electric Cars are generally come with the following safety features:
Adaptive Cruise Control in Electric Car:
The adaptive cruise control system monitors the objects in front of the vehicle using the sensors or cameras. If your vehicle is just about to rear end of someone, the adaptive cruise control technology will instantly engage your brakes to prevent a collision.
Automatic High Beam Deactivation in Electric Car:
This is a camera based system that deactivates the high beams when detects a close distance between two vehicles.
Forward Collision Warning(FCW)System in Electric Car:
The forward collision warning system uses sensors to identify a potential accident when your vehicle approaches a vehicle or other things ahead. The FCW system informs you when you are going too fast and recommend you to slow down to avoid an accident.
Lane Departing Warning(LDW)System:
This system is a camera-based technology that senses and detects whether the driver is about to drift out of their lane using onboard camera.
Lane Keeping Assistance:
The lane keeping assistance pushes the vehicle back into its lane when a driver fails to respond the lane-departure warning.
Blind Spot Monitoring:
This monitorstraffic in the adjoining lanes and indicates if a vehicle approaches from either side.
Surround View Camera:
The facility supports in parking by providing the driver with 360- degree picture of the vehicle and its surroundings
2. Instant Torque and Acceleration of Electric Car:
The twisting force, torque is the important features, which makes electric vehicles different from the fuel-powered vehicles or gasoline vehicles. The electric motor’s allows instantly moving away when you press the pedal in a hybrid or electric vehicles.
The major difference between electric and gas powered vehicle is that the electric vehicles does not need any transmission system. In electric vehicles, by pressing the acceleration pedal, the car’s motor immediately sends power to the wheels and develops an instant torque and the acceleration.
In gasoline-powered vehicles, the engine power can be delivered to the wheels after an operation of multi-gear downshift. And in case of electric vehicles, only a simple connection to the battery is required to power the wheels.
Source: Image by Fanjianhua on Freepik.
3. Silent and comfortable Features in Electric Car:
In electric vehicles, as there is no engine and very few moving parts, the noise is negligible. Thus, the silence and the comfort is the two basic things that people look for in their car, and gets in an electric vehicles.
The electric vehicles are equipped with all the modern features like air-conditioning, heating and other amenities, which provides all comforts to the passengers.
4. Less Maintenance:
As there is no engine and transmission system and very few moving parts in electric vehicles, there is no friction and hence no wear & tear. No need to do periodic maintenance of changing mobile oil, coolant, brake oil, gear oil etc. Only battery charging is required and a periodic rotation of tires is necessary.
5. Cheaper in fuel:
The initial purchase cost of an electric vehicle is little higher than the gasoline powered vehicles. However, the after purchase maintenance and fuel cost is lesser than the conventional gasoline powered vehicles. There is no need to fuel electric vehicles as it runs on battery-powered electric motors.
The battery can be charged free of cost or with minimal charge on public charging stations.Even you can charge your car at your home itself.
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6. Buyers’ Incentives:
There are government incentives and tax rebate available on the purchase of the electric vehicles. To promote the electric vehicles, make a clean and green environment the consumers are motivated with many incentives to go for the pollution free transport facilities.
There are number of financial measures designed to incentivize consumers for purchasing the electric vehicles by the European Union.
7. Tax Cuts:
To encourage the electric vehicles sales, government has implemented a plan to increase the tax burden on conventional gasoline powered vehicles with greater emission and give relaxation in tax to those vehicles like electric and hybrid vehicles with lower emissions.
Norway is the best example of the highest attention of electric vehicle sales in the world. Here the new car buyers save 25% on an electric vehicle purchase since from starting as because of exemption in VAT.
In Germany, also the electric vehicles are free from vehicle tax for up to 10years.
The United States also give tax relaxation for purchasing electric vehicles. Even, the national federal taxes based on fuel usage, including the gas tax and car registration costs are exempted.
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8. Less Depreciation Value:
It is important to think about the depreciation value and the rate of depreciation while purchasing your vehicle. However, it depends on many variables including kind, model, age and condition of the vehicles.
As per the scientific studies, the value of electric vehicle is more stable than that of the conventional gasoline vehicles. An analysis by Autolist shows that the Tesla model S has more retention value than its gas powered competitors like Audi A8. Mercedes S-class and BMW 7 Series.
9. Zero Emission:
Electric vehicles are better for planet. The electric vehicles have no emission, as there is no tail pipe.
In EVs, there is no combustion as in internal combustion engine vehicles. A gasoline-powered vehicle emits various harmful pollutants like carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, ozone and particulate matters. These pollutants affects badly to human health and the climate.
However, the electricity used to power the electric vehicles comes from the coal power stations, it is still the electric vehicles emit less global warming pollution than the conventional gasoline vehicles.
Again, for no impact on world’s carbon footprint, the solar powered electric vehicles are good for zero emission. Because there is no pollution or waste involved in the process of powering your vehicle, this is the most environmentally responsible way to drive a car.
10. Unlimited Access to City Centers:
Many polluting vehicles are restricted in city centers of major European cities. However, the electric cars have unlimited access to city centers and low emission zones.
Many cities like Paris, Barcelona, Madrid and London have their own vehicle entry regulations. And these cities have low-emission zones to reduce the air pollution by barring certain types of vehicles from entering specific areas at all times or on specific days of the week.
In Paris, for example, you can only drive your car into the city center if it is electric or has been adapted for disabled people.
In London, there are different rules depending on how old your car is; newer cars can enter the center without issue, but older vehicles may be required to pay a fee.
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11. Conclusion:
Now it is very important than ever to take an action to protect the environment. There are various ways to protect and make your environment clean and green and pollution free. It is our responsibility to give a better atmosphere and safe life for our coming generation.
One of the various ways is to switch for alternative fuel vehicles and the electric cars are the best option. The electric cars does not demand to sacrifices your comfort or safety. Nowadays the electric vehicles are widely demanded and opted by the drivers who are looking for the new technologies and even don’t think to pay little extra for getting high technology cars with all comforts and environmental friendly.
The whole world is changing rapidly and opting the new generation technology in every fields and we too need to change with the upcoming generation and the technologies. There are enormous benefits of opting the new generation electric cars. It is not only beneficial for a person or for his/ her family but for the whole planet.
Ultimately, the choice is yours, if you think to do something for the climate change and want to make a bright and clean future for our next generation; you should go for the alternative fuels and the electric cars.
“The Global Electric Vehicles Motor Market size is expected to reach $19.2 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 20.4% CAGR during the forecast period”
Electric Vehicles:
An electric vehicles (EV) motor is an electromechanical device that completely transforms electric energy into mechanical energy to control EVs. An electric vehicle engine’s orientation, end section, shape, rotor, stator, and cooling edge are crucial. Modern electric vehicles are made to manage both DC and AC power internally. Although the battery holds and distributes DC, the motor also requires AC.
With Levels 1 and 2 charging, the energy enters the onboard chargers as AC, while with Level 3 fast chargers, it enters as DC high-voltage current. Power electronics are used to handle the numerous onboard AC/DC conversions. These are especially needed when stepping the voltage from 100 to 800 volts of charging strength to battery/motor system voltages ranging between 350 and 800 volts to the numerous vehicle lighting, chassis, and infotainment functions that need 12-48-volt DC electricity.
Two key components are present in all-electric vehicle motor types. The stator, whose housing is attached to the chassis, is the stationary exterior casing of the motor. The rotor, which is the only spinning component, and functions similarly to a crankshaft as it distributes torque to a differential and the transmission.
In order to reduce the speed difference between the motor and the wheels, the majority of EVs rely on direct-drive (single-ratio) units. Electric motors, like internal combustion engines (ICE), operate most effectively at low rpm and increased load. The fundamental rotor variations amongst the various motor types represent utterly distinct methods for converting the stator’s rotating magnetic field (RMF) into actual rotary motion.
#COVID-19 Impact Analysis:
The pandemic had a negative impact on the electric vehicle motor market. The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects have led to supply-chain disruptions, which have decreased sales of passenger automobiles and temporarily halted vehicle production all across the world. Compared to automobile manufacturing in 2019, there was a decrease in worldwide car production. A number of automakers experienced a shortage of parts, including semiconductor chips, which caused production to be delayed and, as a result, reduced sales of electric vehicle motor systems. It has been concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily decreased sales of electric vehicles, but it may also increase demand in the future, particularly for larger, more powerful electric vehicles. Due to COVID-19’s travel restrictions, import-dependent suppliers of materials for electric cars have been disrupted as well, which has encouraged the use of domestic alternatives and the stockpiling of necessary components.
##Market Growth Factor :
#Increased consumer interest in Electric Vehicles
A large demand for electric vehicles has emerged in recent years as numerous people are concerned about the potentially disastrous effects of climate change. This is further influenced by the appalling levels of pollution documented in the world’s biggest cities, which continues to rise. The loss of fossil fuel resources and the growing trend among businesses to derive the greatest possible profit from their oil reserves are both factors that contribute to the acceleration of demand growth.
#Consistently rising costs for gasoline and diesel:
The need for fuel, such as gasoline and diesel, has grown dramatically in recent years due to the rising demand for automobiles. Fuel costs have recently increased due to the rising cost of crude oil, which is used to make gasoline and diesel. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, crude oil was less expensive because of the temporary closure of numerous enterprises and the drop-in energy consumption. Costs have, nevertheless, dramatically climbed as a result of suppliers’ challenges in meeting consumers’ rising demands.
#Market Restraining Factor:
High cost of production offering an expensive end product
Given that the metals used in these motors are susceptible to export limitations and supply uncertainties, the electric vehicle motors manufacturers are anticipated to experience difficulties in the acquisition of rare earth metals required in permanent magnets for synchronous motors. Additionally, buying a vehicle with an e-powertrain costs almost twice as much as buying one with a standard gasoline engine.
#Type Outlook:
Based on type, the electric vehicle motor market is bifurcated into AC motor and DC motor. The AC motor segment acquired the highest revenue share in the electric vehicle motor market in 2021. A three-phase motor with a focus on speed is the AC induction motor and it can be powered by 240 volts. Because it contains regenerative capabilities that may also serve as a generator and supply power to the vehicle’s battery, this type of vehicle motor is regarded as versatile.
#Application Outlook:
Based on application, the electric vehicle motor market is categorized into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The commercial cars segment witnessed a significant revenue share in the electric vehicle motor market in 2021. This segment’s rising growth is mostly due to the electric vehicle motor’s explosive growth. A commercial vehicle is any motor vehicle that is used to transport passengers or deliver goods. CMVs include, but are not limited to, pick-up trucks, semi-trucks, vans, buses, box trucks, coaches, taxicabs, travel trailers, and trailers.
#Electric Vehicles Type Outlook:
On the basis of electric vehicle type, the electric vehicle motor market is divided into battery electric vehicle, plugin hybrid vehicle, and hybrid vehicle. The battery electric vehicle segment procured the largest revenue share in the electric vehicle market in 2021. Instead of using any fuel at all, battery-electric cars are propelled only by the stored energy in a battery system, which drives one or even more electric motors while producing no pollution. These cars can usually be charged anywhere, at any moment, and normally for a lot less money than a gas fill-up.
#Regional Outlook:
On the basis of region, the electric vehicle motor market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Asia Pacific segment recorded the highest revenue share in the electric vehicle motor market in 2021.
The Asia-Pacific market is expanding as a result of rising vehicle requirements and a rise in vehicle ownership. Additionally, due to government measures, several technological developments in the area of electric vehicles are occurring, which further supports the expansion.
The major strategies followed by the market participants are Product Launches. Based on the Analysis presented in the Cardinal matrix; Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH are the forerunners in the Electric Vehicle Motor Market. Companies such as Nidec Corporation, Magna International, Inc., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited are some of the key innovators in Electric Vehicle Motor Market.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stakeholders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Buhler Motor GmbH, Inteva Products, LLC (The Renco Group Inc), Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Magna International, Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Nidec Corporation and MITSUBA Corporation
#Strategies Deployed in Electric Vehicle Motor Market:
Nov-2022: Continental AG partnered with Sono Motors GmbH, a Germany-based electric solar car developer. Together, the companies aim to work on a climate-friendly mobility project.
May-2022: Continental AG released two new sensors for electrified vehicles named the Current Sensor Module (CSM) and the Battery Impact Detection (BID) system. Both these products protect the battery and maintain performance in electrified vehicles.
May-2022: Denso Corporation collaborated with Honeywell, an America-based multinational conglomerate corporation. Through this collaboration, Denso and Honeywell would co-develop an electric motor (e-motor) for the Lilium Jet and this product would mark the entry of Denso into the aerospace market.
Apr-2022: Denso Corporation came into collaboration with United Semiconductor Japan Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation. Through this collaboration, Denso and USJC agreed to fulfill the demand in the automotive industry by producing power semiconductors at USJC’s 300mm fab.
Feb-2022: Robert Bosch GmbH completed the acquisition of Atlatec GmbH, a high-resolution 3D maps provider for SAE Level 3 to 4 automated driving functions. Through this acquisition, Bosch reinforced the field of high-resolution digital maps and offers building blocks of automated driving from maps and software to sensors and actuators to customers.
Jan-2022: Robert Bosch GmbH signed a partnership with IRP Systems, a provider of electric powertrain solutions for e-mobility. Through this partnership, Bosch reinforced automotive manufacturing capabilities with IRP’s innovative e-powertrain technology to offer affordable, robust, and quality controllers for mobility OEMs in Europe and Worldwide.
Oct-2021: Johnson Electric Holdings Limited released an active moisture removal solution, a headlamp condensation management device. With this product, Johnson Electric aims to enhance the quality of life of people and provide safer, healthier, and more comfortable products.
Jun-2021: Mabuchi Motors Co, Ltd. completed the acquisition of Electromag SA, an expert in developing and manufacturing brushless DC motors to serve demanding healthcare applications. Through this acquisition, Mabuchi strengthened its medical market sales and enhanced its specialization in brushless motors.
Dec-2020: Magna International, Inc. signed an agreement with LG Electronics. Following the agreement, the companies established a Joint Venture Company named LG Magna e-Powertrain. The JV manufactures onboard chargers, inverters, and e-motors for some automakers, as well as manufactures related e-drive systems for assisting the emerging global shift for vehicle electrification.
Sep-2020: Denso Corporation unveiled a new Electric Power Steering Motor Control Unit (EPS-MCU). This product aims to make the automobile society safe and secure by offering enhanced handling and safety to vehicles.
Dec-2019: Nidec Corporation took over Roboteq Inc., an American ultra-low voltage (ULV) motor designer. Following this acquisition, Nidec offers ULV drives, precision gearboxes, and servo motors to AGV customers.
Jul- 2019: Continental AG opened a new Powertrain plant and expanded its business to Wuhu, China. This facility enhanced production capacity and offers low-emission combustion technologies and the latest energy vehicles.