On December 26, 2024, the Chinese-language website of French international broadcaster RFI introduced a report from French newspaper Le Monde stating that Chinese automakers are focusing on the production of hybrid vehicles. According to RFI, the Le Monde article states that as the number of registered hybrid vehicles in France increases and sales of pure fossil fuel vehicles decrease, BYD and MG, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor, are shifting the focus of their European sales from electric vehicles to hybrid vehicles and are taking measures against EU tariffs. BYD is focusing on plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and is preparing production at a factory it plans to build in Hungary. MG will begin selling highly price-competitive hybrid vehicles priced at around 20,000 euros (3.3 million yen) from June this year, and is expected to release a new model next year, with the company reporting that it intends to have hybrid vehicles account for three-quarters of its sales volume next year. BYD Group Vice President Li Ke added, “By introducing a model capable of speeds of 120 kilometers per hour, we hope to change consumers’ perception of PHEVs. Even if the battery runs out, fuel consumption is just over four liters per 100 kilometers,” he said, expressing confidence in sales of PHEVs in Europe. The article states that while Toyota has had a monopoly on hybrid vehicles to date, in recent years European and Korean automakers have also shown varying degrees of interest in the technology as it helps keep carbon dioxide emissions below European standards. Renault, the French automaker that leads the hybrid car market in France, said it, like Toyota, is targeting primarily older consumers with above-average incomes. Meanwhile, Stellantis Group, which owns brands such as Peugeot, Citroen, and Fiat, and Volkswagen Group, which owns Audi, Skoda, and Seat, predict that EVs will take off quickly and are adopting mild hybrid systems, which have lower output from the electric motor compared to conventional hybrid vehicles and improve fuel efficiency. He went on to say that everyone now recognizes that electrification is the direction history is heading in, and that Chinese brands in particular have placed electrification at the heart of their strategies, with the sale of hybrid vehicles in Europe simply being part of the process. (Edited and translated by Kawajiri) *Related threads [Best Car] Neither Japan nor the West can win anymore!? What’s so great about China’s [EV]? [12/28] [Masked Unida★] [International] Toyota’s market capitalization overtakes Samsung again, with a 10 trillion yen lead [Zooφ★] [Chosun Ilbo] EV tariff barriers are working…Chinese cars’ European market share in November is the lowest in the past 7 months [12/26] [Insect Encyclopedia★].
>>8 Ford is doing fine somehow will be supplying engines to Red Bull F1 from 2026 Chrysler is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat and is under the umbrella of a corporate group that includes Alfa Romeo and Citroen GM is probably doing the best The best-selling car model in America is the Chevrolet pickup truck Cadillac will be participating in F1 from next year Well, the Chevrolet Bolt EV, developed jointly with LG, is plagued by a storm of recalls.
The hybrid patent has expired so manufacturers around the world have started making them. However, Toyota probably still owns the latest related patents.
Even if we shift to hybrid vehicles, I think we’ll end up moving in the same direction as America, excluding Chinese products, including raw materials.
A while ago, Chinese-made bikes dominated the Southeast Asian market, but since then, they’ve disappeared completely. Apparently there were too many breakdowns. I expect the same thing will happen in the automotive world.
Toyota’s technology is overwhelming the world. Hydrogen vehicles are also very effective for specific purposes. President Online 2024/11/23 7:00 Chairman Akio Toyoda’s strategy was correct… The shocking fact that “the majority of taxis running in Paris are Japanese hybrid cars” – European manufacturers without decent hybrid technology will face a period of decline – Most taxis running in Paris are Toyota hybrid cars > The Lexus ES in particular costs 60,000 euros (about 10 million yen) locally > I was surprised to see them quite frequently, despite their high price. There are a total of 1,500 Toyota Mirai taxis in Paris.
32Horse Racing General@Tiger ◆beerjj8yso.Dec. 28, 2024 (Sat) 09:14:33.77ID:DYNxCNXF
>>27 In Japan, you only see mirai every now and then, but it seems to be quite common in France.
A small and medium-sized parts factory under Toyota that tries every possible way to make things even a single yen cheaper Twenty years have passed since then, and the level of perfection is so different that no overseas company can keep up anymore.
If you plan on using it mostly outside of the city, a hybrid vehicle may not be worth it, as the weight of the motor and battery will reduce fuel efficiency.
If you use it in the city, Japanese minicars have the smallest environmental impact. If you consider everything from manufacturing to disposal, it’s overwhelming. A two-ton BEV is very good for the environment. I don’t understand why.
I’m a novice so I’d like someone who knows more about it to explain it to me.
Why do hybrid cars have better fuel economy in the first place? Regenerative braking is easy to understand, but are there other mechanisms as well? In situations where you don’t use the brakes much, such as when you’re just driving on an empty highway, is the fuel economy not much different from that of a gasoline car?
>>46 (1) The thermal efficiency of the engine has improved. However, it is at a disadvantage when starting or at low speeds, so the motor compensates for this. (2) Idling stop is enabled. (3) Energy is recovered during deceleration.
Aren’t hybrids supposed to convert power into electricity and store it? So the amount of gasoline used to run them is stored and they run on electricity, so they get better fuel economy?
>>47 Obviously, the electricity is generated by the engine, which means it consumes gasoline, so it’s not free. Gasoline cars consume a lot of fuel when accelerating, so the motor assists that and improves fuel efficiency! That’s the logic I understand.
BYD wants to sell PHEVs, so that’s completely different from the idea of strengthening the same model as Toyota’s hybrids. BYD’s PHEVs can be purchased from 1.6 million yen and have a range of about 2500km, so people who are dissatisfied with the range of BEVs have another option.
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