"Israel is the most advanced in the world in implementing the electric car program, and can export the knowledge to other countries. The project already takes into account the battery replacement time, cost savings through Smart Grid, and ease of use through the Miles as a Service sales model," said Baruch Gindin, CEO of Gartner, Israel
The car manufacturers, the infrastructure providers and the governments of the world focus excessively on the development of battery-only electric vehicles (EV), and on the socio-political goals of infrastructure development, but do not give adequate attention to consumer considerations, which will ultimately determine the success of electric vehicles, especially in the range the short This is according to a new study conducted by Gartner (New York: IT) - the leading international research and consulting company in the field of ICT.
Gartner continues to hold to its forecast from 2009, according to which the share of EV vehicles from all sales of vehicles that include some technology to reduce air pollution in the world's industrial vehicle markets will amount to a range of 5%-8% by 2020, and will grow to a range of 15%-20% by 2030. The study, conducted in the USA, shows that the American consumer is generally positive about purchasing an EV vehicle, but the current supply of vehicles does not meet the consumer's requirements in terms of price, usability and cost savings.
According to the study, 21% of US drivers are interested in considering purchasing an EV as their next vehicle, however, about a third of them are not willing to pay the price of a luxury car to purchase an electric car, and in fact only 5% are willing to pay $10,000 more for such a vehicle. Regarding energy consumption, the study shows that 22% of respondents would be satisfied with an electric vehicle with a range of 190 km, while 12% would be satisfied with a range of 50-100 km. In terms of battery charging time, 56% of respondents said that 12 hours is a reasonable charging time for them.
"The adoption of EV vehicles among consumers is facing a challenge that is not related to infrastructure at all - reaching the mainstream market. The ideal electric vehicle does not yet exist in today's car market, and it will probably take another technological generation for it to be created. In order for the vehicles to change the batteries at the gas stations. The project already takes into account consumer considerations, such as quick replacement time of the battery, cost savings by Smart Grid and a supporting IT system, with a sales model using the Miles method Limes will be sold on a wide scale and will be a real alternative to the internal combustion engine and hybrid engines, EV vehicle manufacturers must improve the cost-effectiveness ratio of the vehicles, and to convince consumers that there is no need for behavioral changes", says Thilo Koslovsky, vice president and senior analyst at Gartner.
Gartner recommends that the governments of the world increase the financing of consumer purchase programs, in order to reach a significant sales volume of the EV vehicles in the short term. In addition, in order to reduce dependence on oil and air pollution, governments must increase funding for R&D programs for alternative energy production technologies that reduce energy consumption, and encourage the use of public transportation and shared travel.
Baruch Gindin, CEO of Gartner, Israel: "The State of Israel is the most advanced in the world in the implementation of the electric car program, which was born in the first place due to a private initiative of 'Better Place,' and we are in a position where we can export the knowledge to investors who want to start a similar project in other countries. Already this year we expect to see vehicles on the road in Israel, after the completion of a critical mass deployment of charging stations as a service. The promise to the final consumer includes a battery for a range of 160 km, saving money and a significant reduction of air pollution, where the implementation, realization and the duty of proof of these promises are the ones that will ultimately determine the success of the project."
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In my opinion there is no chance of selling an electric battery in Israel based on utilization and efficiency because Israel has a hidden partner called the Ministry of Finance.
The Ministry of Finance collects taxes from fuel for cars much more than the taxes it collects from electric energy. This is the real reason to avoid charging a car battery at home. Better Place proposed an economic plan that would allow the Treasury to continue collecting fuel taxes from a car that is charged with electricity, and Better Place's profit was also supposed to be profit from selling electricity at an exorbitant price. The battery usage considerations you brought up were marginal considerations, so we summoned you to the meeting only for reasons of politeness or eye contact. Most of the drivers in Israel realized that by buying an electric car from Better Place they are not saving money, but the opposite, so they refused to buy the car.
There will be no commission of inquiry. Why should the government punish itself? After all, the government through the Ministry of Finance are part of the culprits in the farce of Better Place.
Haim:
In October 2011, you wrote that your product would be commercial in about a year.
Has it been announced? If not - what is the current schedule?
Why didn't you try to go to companies you see as serious like Tesla?
Joseph. December 2011 I wrote my opinion. I repeat my words. Better Felis is one big bluff. Today is the end of May, who is right, me or you. The "Better Felis" is the largest sting ever made in Israel.
Joseph !! We reached them when I was at the head of a delegation of 7 scientists and professors from the Technion on 14/12/2011 to present them with a battery (there is a feasibility model) that would allow 600 km for charging. They welcomed us to the meeting in the most humiliating way. They stopped the meeting after half an hour for reasons of order of priorities. (The chairman arranged with his wife to go shopping and therefore the meeting was stopped). Even then I issued a document giving the company only one year of existence. And that's what happened. In my opinion, there will still be a commission of inquiry into the conduct of the public.
So, Mr. Yossi, I am not "one big bluff" since I am in the field with a number of patents in the matter. And the idiot who threw 2 billion shekels on them eats his heart.
Everything Chaim wrote above is itself one big bluff and shows a lack of orientation in details.
The Butterplace company has the most advanced solution in Israel and in the world for the infrastructure for electric cars and this includes charging stations in homes, at work and in public places and when you need available energy for long trips - there will be battery exchange stations - enter in a few minutes and set off with a fully charged battery.
In addition, the vehicles have a sophisticated and unique computer system for navigation and energy management.
This dream is coming true and very soon you will see a lot of electric cars on the road.
I invite all of you to experience with your own eyes the visitors' center in Gilil (for free) and experience driving such a car.
The whole "Better Place" is one big bluff.
A 160 km car means if I go to Tel Aviv. Back I order a tow.
The whole idea of replacing the battery is stupid of the first order.
I did 50 km and I need to jump to Tel Aviv. What to do? A stupid answer will not be accepted.
The solution is simple. See Mr. TESLA's or Mr. ZEEN's car. They understand the subject.
Until there is a high-energy battery comparable in energy density to liquid fuel, the whole issue is impractical.
In my environment there are a number of revolutionary ideas for solving the problem and we are currently working on it.
Our battery with a volume of 100 liters produces 400KH with an average efficiency of 90%. (Let the experts among you think what this means). In about a year it is announced as a commercial product.
Rezav a reference to an interesting publication about the efficiency of electric cars -
Written by the Tesla company, so it must have "internal bias". But still an interesting summary...
http://www.evworld.com/library/Tesla_21centuryEV.pdf
Frame it - it's all one big flop - and it's a shame because the idea is great!!
They just take over lands (gas stations) and then sell them at a high price
A good car should be charged every 400 km at least like the cars today
It cannot be that they bring us an "improvement" that is three times worse than any average car
Not to mention that it's probably without air conditioning... (but I didn't check... we'll see)
It seems that according to these established goals it will be necessary to own 2 vehicles, one for the short term and one for the long term.
In general, as soon as you set goals that are significantly inferior to the comfort of using a vehicle with a combustion engine, it seems to me
This is problematic.
160 km with air conditioning or without air conditioning?
In my opinion Better Blais made a mistake on a strategic level.
They chose a very large car (the Fluence) for relatively very short ranges.
With a range of 160 km (with or without air conditioning?! I'm not clear...) people will use it mainly in the city, so it would be right in my opinion if they went for a segment of smaller cars from the start, like the i20 or Mazda 2 and similar.
That way they would achieve a lower weight, a lower price and also a vehicle that is more suitable for urban situations by definition..
It is possible that the car will be successful in the leasing segment, which will be a very respectable achievement,
But in the private segment - I am personally skeptical.
Good luck !