2017年英國的環境顯著的改善
插電車(包括純電動車與插電式混動車)的銷量創歷史新高
而再生能源的發電量也創了記錄
今年到目前為止，EV與PHEV的買家比起以往任何時候都還要多
註冊數有22480，這比起2015年同期高出了54%
在此同時，隨著風力與太陽能發電價格不斷的下降，再生能源在英國也越來越普遍
圖1：美國再生能源(無補貼狀況下)與傳統能源的平均價格比較
來源：https://goo.gl/nejh5k
http://i.imgur.com/IkIIDGx.png
圖2：G20 再生能源與傳統能源平均價格比較
來源：https://goo.gl/FMEPFm
http://i.imgur.com/sCDyz0g.jpg
當買家試駕了一輛平穩、安靜、省油(省錢)、乾淨的新能源車後
這激發了購買慾，也連帶促使買家想要把家用能源變的更有效率或是安裝太陽能
Go Ultra Low報告顯示，6月份共售出4405輛新能源車，這比起16年6月要多出33%
英國的交通部長也說，目前英國路上有超過10萬輛新能源車(包括汽車跟貨車)
目標是在2050年前讓路上的車輛幾乎都是零排放的
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英國與台灣同為島國
雖然不能完全照抄，但有些經驗是有很大參考價值的
人家真正做到用乾淨且比較便宜的再生能源取代傳統能源
也積極在推廣插電式車輛
當地賣最好的插電式車輛是Leaf，而且很便宜不到三萬歐元
雖然效能不是很好，現行款只有搭載30kWh的電池續航力
續航力不到200km
但這樣的車款在歐洲還是賣的動賣很好，從2009開賣到現在全球累積銷量超過26萬輛
主要的原因就是因為政府法令配合推動的結果
雖說台灣很多人是住在公寓或大樓(大樓也能設充電裝置)不是那麼方便
但還是有更多的人住透天厝，對於這些人來說，設充電裝置根本不是問題
另外為什麼人家的再生能源價格那麼便宜？
我們則是一想到太陽能就是貴？
這是個非常吊詭的問題
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https://goo.gl/Ur7F26
UK Plug-In Car Registrations Rise As Renewable Energy Generation Reaches
New High
2017 is showing notable environmental improvements percolating in the UK,
with record highs of plug-in car sales as well as renewable energy
generation records.
So far this year, 22,480 plug-in cars have been registered in the UK,
which means that EV buyers registered more electric and plug-in hybrid
cars during the first half of 2017 than in any previous 6 month period. A
press release from Go Ultra Low adds that this is a rise of 14% compared
to the first half of 2016 and 54% higher than in the same period in 2015.
“The fully-electric Nissan LEAF was the UK’s best selling plug-in car
in the first six months of 2017, while BMW’s plug-in hybrid 3-Series
saloon was one of the year’s biggest growers, rising 79.9% following its
launch last year.”
Renewable energy is becoming more and more common in the UK at the same
time as solar and wind prices keep dropping. Corporations, homeowners,
and even in some cases renters are switching their power sources to
renewable choices.
When you finally test drive a smooth, quiet, fuel-efficient, clean
electric vehicle, you change. That inspires a purchase, and can also
inspire more home energy efficiency and going solar. So, electric cars
help in multiple ways.
Back to the sales figures, Go Ultra Low reports, “June exceeded all
previous non-plate-change months with 4,405 new plug-in models sold
during the month (33% up on June 2016). Demand from private buyers has
driven growth with 44.9% more consumers opting for plug-in hybrid and
electric power between January and June 2017, compared to the same period
last year.”
A breakdown of plug-in registrations across the country is as follows: “
The West Midlands (2,704) Greater London (2,477) and Cambridgeshire
(1,928) topped the list of regions with the highest uptake. Greater
London also saw the biggest year on year increase in counties registering
more than 1,000 plug-in vehicles, with registrations up 68.6% on the
first half of 2016.”
Transport Minister Jesse Norman, said: “It is great to see that electric
and plug-in hybrid cars are helping more UK motorists to cut fuel costs
and emissions. The total number of plug-in cars on our roads is at record
levels, with the latest figures showing that there are now over 100,000
plug-in cars and vans registered in the UK.
“The UK is a world leader in tackling climate change and the Government
is committed to supporting the transition to a low carbon economy and
improving air quality. Our aim is that nearly all cars and vans on our
roads are zero emission by 2050.”
The Go Ultra Low campaign brings renewable energy back into the
discussion as well: “The news comes as UK low carbon energy generation
hit its highest share in 2017, regularly contributing more than 50% of
the nation’s requirement.”
Renewable energy is quickly becoming the cheapest form of electricity
across all G20 nations. The growth will only continue, and even faster if
progressive politicians are elected to lead the world.
CleanTechnica also explored the relationship between EVs and solar panels
in its recent EV driver report. “Across the six groups we surveyed, 28–
40% of respondents said they had home solar panels. This is considerably
more than the approximately 1% of homes in these regions that have solar
panels.”
Survey results from our new EV report. Responses came from over 2,000 EV
drivers across 26 European countries, 49 of 50 US states, and 9 Canadian
provinces. Responses were segmented according to region — North America
vs Europe — and type of electric car — plug-in hybrid vs Tesla vs
non-Tesla fully electric car.
Go Ultra Low is a collaborative campaign and is the first of its kind,
bringing together a consortium of vehicle manufacturers, government, and
the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). We expect it will
have more positive news before long.