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What is the difference between the new energy vehicle policy of the US and EU?

The electrification process in the United States and Europe is advancing through cooperation between governments and companies. However, if you see a detail, you will find that they have different directions. In particular, the Biden government recently announced the electric policies, which plans to convert half a new car to an electric vehicle. Taking Europe as an example, internal combustion engine cars are gradually eliminated, but the US electrification policy does not exclude internal combustion engines, nor is it urgent to ban domestic combustion engines. This article, let’s take a look at the difference between the US and European electrification strategies.

The European Commission promulgated the “European Green Agreement”, hoping to achieve “carbon neutrality” in Europe in 2050, by using cleaning Energy, development circular economy, inhibit climate change, restore biodiversity, reduce pollution, etc., improve resource utilization efficiency, and achieve economic sustainable development. It also includes various contents such as carbon emission reduction in the transportation department, phase-out internal combustion engine and expand electric vehicles.

In August, after the declaration of the green agreement, the US President Biden announced a goal, that is, 50% of the new cars sold in the United States in 2030 to achieve zero emissions. The goal is to deal with China’s largest electric vehicles and auto markets in China. The Chinese government will respond to climate change in the first place, and put into huge investment and promote new energy vehicles. President Biden emphasized that the future of the US automotive industry is electric, it is essential.

For the two regions of Europe and the United States on new energy vehicles, the main difference is:

Announcement of the European Commission Requirement of carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars, small commercial vehicles and new cars from 2035, hybrid vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and vehicles running only by the engine are banned. This is a strict measures that only allows electric vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEV).

The statement of the White House is sold in a new car sales in zero emissions such as BEV, PHEV and FCEV in 2030. Although the US target date is five years in advance, it is important that the internal combustion engine is still occupied.Half of the new car. In addition, zero emission vehicles also include PHEV.

Since the presidential election last year, President Biden has been “rebuilt better” as a commitment. In response to the direction of the wrong development of Donald. As a result, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Communications have developed new standards for fuel economy and strongly criticize the policy of Trump Government.

Unlike Europe, the United States expresses these policies as “standard” rather than “regulations”. In addition, the plan will produce about $ 140 billion in revenue, saving approximately 200 billion gallon gasoline, reducing approximately 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide and more emissions, saving a fuel cost of up to $ 900 when driving a vehicle.

A car manufacturer is also emphasizing advantages, such as increasing production and strengthening domestic supply chains through electrification, and ensuring high-income and expanding employment of workers.

If the details of US carbon neutralization, the main content is the expansion of the charging network, incentive to consumers, provide financing for the restructuring and expansion of domestic manufacturing supply chains, and promoting environmental protection next-generation technology . These investments will create high-income jobs in the field, expand the manufacturing industry, and ultimately reduce the price of electric vehicles, which is competitive in the global market.

Unlike European, the US statement is not subversion to the existing automotive industry. US Automotive Manufacturers, Parts Manufacturers and National Automotive Workers’ Union have published a series of statements to support the President of President. Because the way the United States must develop the entire automotive industry through huge investment, workers can guarantee higher salary. In a letter from the United States Automotive Manufacturer, Parts Manufacturers, and the US Auto Workers, the government urges automakers and suppliers to renovate, expand and build a facility for electric vehicles and components, and accelerate the US in batteries, electricity. Electron and motor manufacturing. Automotive manufacturers can also take this opportunity to ask government subsidies.

The US electrification policy also includes strong reactions to China. Although China is leading the world’s electric vehicles and battery supply chainsBit, but the US share is only one-third of China. By emphasizing new energy vehicle policies, the United States deals with information on climate change, showing the meaning of China.

As a reference, China’s electrification strategic objectives are in 2035, including BEV, PHEV and FCEV, new energy vehicles, account for 50% of the sales volume, and the rest are replaced by high-efficiency cars such as HEV.

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