Trends in replacing lead-acid batteries with lithium batteries

From January 1 next year, the "Chengdu Non-motor Vehicle Administration Regulations" and "Chengdu Electric Bicycle Product Catalogue Management Measures" will be formally implemented simultaneously. Starting from next year, strict restrictions will be imposed on over-qualified electric bicycles with an empty vehicle weighing more than 40 kilograms(excluding batteries) and a maximum speed of more than 20km/h. If you do not obtain a temporary license, you will not be allowed to go on the road. A fine of 50 yuan will be imposed. The author's investigation found that in the short period of time after the "Regulations" was issued, it caused heated discussions among manufacturers, businesses and citizens.

Response: Some people are happy and some are worried

Electric horses are deeply loved by the public for their convenience and environmental protection. According to incomplete statistics, the current number of electric bicycles in Chengdu has reached more than 5 million vehicles. However, the management of electric bicycles is also a relatively headache for law enforcement agencies. Electric bicycles have many properties that can meet the standards of motor vehicles, but they are not within the scope of motor vehicle management. The phenomenon of speeding, occupation of motor vehicles, and modification gradually appeared. It is understood that there were more than 9,000 accidents involving electric bicycles in Chengdu in 2013, of which 199 people were killed, which poses a great threat to the safety of citizens 'lives and property. Many citizens applauded this time as "the most stringent new rules for electric horses in history."

However, there are also many people who feel nervous. The dealer of bayi electric bicycle city special store told the author, at present bayi electric car city sales of less than 20000 units a year, if follow this new standard again, it is estimated that many enterprises will collapse.

"The implementation of the new regulations will certainly have an impact on our sales. "In fact, we should also strengthen the construction of electric vehicle infrastructure and strengthen the supervision of people who ride electric vehicles," Hu, the relevant person in charge of Sichuan Hongyun Electric Vehicle Factory, told the author. In addition, similar to consciously wearing a helmet, this kind of safety knowledge should also be done. "

Enterprise: the new rules make "the strong stronger"

Industry insiders said that after the implementation of the new regulations, electric bicycle companies that produce and sell in Chengdu need to adjust their strategies to meet technical requirements and market demand. In Chengdu, there are no shortage of assembly companies, they lack the technology content, the implementation of the regulations, will accelerate the industry reshuffle, some of the strong electric bicycle enterprises will be "stronger." And some weaker companies will be merged or directly exit the market.

The author learned from a large local electric bicycle depot in Chengdu that the products of the factory are not obvious at the moment. "We have been ready for the new regulations and are now studying the response measures and adjusting our production plans. However, the relevant person of the factory interviewed by the author also stated that the new regulations did not have a great impact on it because the company's strength is relatively strong and it ranks first in the market in Greater Chengdu.

What really hurts is some small manufacturers and Shanzhai companies. "If the new rules are strictly enforced, we are not going to do it again. "The person in charge of a small factory contacted by the author told this. When asked what to do with the inventory, the person in charge hesitated a little and said, "What to do. .. .. .. .. .. Of course, if possible, go to suburban towns and cities to reduce sales. "

Recommendation: Lithium battery replacing lead acid

Many dealers told the author that many consumers are more willing to buy high-power electric vehicles because if they follow the 20km/h limit set by the new regulations, they can speed up and consumers are not as good as buying a bicycle; In fact, the battery accounts for a large part of the body's weight, and the weight of the battery is reduced, and the capacity decreases. Therefore, it is suggested that the standard electric automatic car should start with the battery.

Lithium battery with its light weight, energy conservation and environmental protection to demonstrate its advantages. But the number of lithium-ion battery electric vehicles in electric vehicle shopping malls is rare. Experts said that at present, most electric vehicle batteries in China are lead-acid batteries, but with the more and more standardized electric bicycle industry, lithium batteries will surely accelerate the replacement of lead-acid batteries in the future, and it is expected that this year's output of lithium battery electric bicycles will reach 4.5 million vehicles.

Expert: industry management pain is inevitable

In an interview with the author, Yuqingjiao said that implementing the new rules was not a whim, and that it would indeed lead to many companies being forced to adjust or even close down, but that was normal. The electric bicycle industry is constantly undergoing a major reshuffle. In the future, it is necessary to complete the integration of the industry. The closure of some small enterprises with poor risk resistance is in line with the laws of the market economy. "After all, our city is developing in the direction of standardization. "

The author found that most of the electric vehicles in the store do not meet the standard, a well-known brand of electric car stores in the standard electric bicycle only three. The person in charge of an electric car store told the author that although they have received the documents, they said that there will be no big moves in the near future and they will continue to hold a wait-and-see attitude.

How will the new regulations affect the lives of the public? How will the future development of Chengdu electric bicycle industry evolve? These issues deserve sustained attention.

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