Why the crisis in the Russian car market will lead to a wild growth of electric vehicles in the country
December 27, 2022
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The situation in which the Russian car market is now, paradoxically, begins to change the vector of development of the Russian car industry. ICE cars have been found
The situation in which the Russian car market is now, paradoxically, begins to change the vector of development of the Russian car industry. ICE cars have been found to be overly dependent on a host of factors, including the pressure of sanctions, the state and green sentiment. About why it is in Russia that ideal conditions for the introduction of electric cars can be formed, the AvtoVzglyad portal will tell.
Now the Russian car industry is like a complex mechanical dinosaur whose evolution has come to a standstill. Of course, we are not only talking about domestic developments. The outbreak of the crisis led to the total destruction of logistics chains, and it is not so much about the functioning of the car assembly line itself, but about the assembly and delivery of complex parts of a car. For example, an internal combustion engine alone consists of an average of 5000 parts, the production of which is spread all over the world.
And their operational localization is almost impossible. After all, this requires the organization of a technologically complex and therefore poorly paid production. Not to mention the fact that it must meet new, stricter environmental standards. The same applies to the production of automatic transmissions, which are actively replacing the traditional mechanics of the market.
There is also a sanctions policy that effectively nullifies previously thriving projects. As a result, we get a situation where traditional cars become an unbearable burden even for already operating industries. And for the most part because of the technical complexity of the internal combustion engine.
The problem with logistics is further complicated by the fact that most car factories have long been accustomed to working “from the wheels”, as they do not have stocks of components to ensure the operation of the conveyor belt. Not so with electric cars. They are much more attractive to the car manufacturer, as they greatly facilitate the assembly process and final adjustment of electric trains.
Yes, while electric cars are more expensive than their aging counterparts. However, from the seller’s point of view, this does not affect the economics of the process in any way. Because in the end the money is taken out of the pocket of the end consumer. Not to mention the fact that assembling an electric car is much cheaper. But the “green” trend also allows automakers to actively use various state financial aid instruments. In the form of the same subsidies for the production and purchase of an electric car, this is now 25% of the cost price.
And this against the background of the fact that the financial pressure on cars with internal combustion engines is increasing. In the form of an increase in taxes, duties and other additional payments. And the organization of production is much simpler with electric transport. For example, it only takes a few months to set up and start up a fully efficient battery factory.
And the assembly process does not require any special worker qualifications and is easy to automate. Yes, and we have all our own battery manufacturing technologies. An electric motor generally consists of only two parts: a rotor and a stator. And the simplicity reduces assembly costs. At the same time, high reliability means low operating costs. Of course it takes rare earth metals to make it, but for now we have them.
As a result, the ICE car is being replaced by a new and relentless generation of electric vehicles. It is more efficient, more cost-effective and better suited to modern realities with its new approaches to mobility and forms of car ownership. Moreover, car manufacturers can earn much more from it. And the state, on the way, to solve the problem with an oversupply of energy in the domestic market.
And according to the AvtoVzglyad portal, we get an artificially created, but no less surprising situation, when the current crisis in the automotive industry creates favorable conditions for the emerging electric trend in Russia. Which may turn out to be the only viable direction for the development of the domestic auto industry.
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Now the Russian car industry is like a complex mechanical dinosaur whose evolution has come to a standstill. Of course, we are not only talking about domestic developments. The outbreak of the crisis led to the total destruction of logistics chains, and it is not so much about the functioning of the car assembly line itself, but about the assembly and delivery of complex parts of a car. For example, an internal combustion engine alone consists of an average of 5000 parts, the production of which is spread all over the world.
And their operational localization is almost impossible. After all, this requires the organization of a technologically complex and therefore poorly paid production. Not to mention the fact that it must meet new, stricter environmental standards. The same applies to the production of automatic transmissions, which are actively replacing the traditional mechanics of the market.
There is also a sanctions policy that effectively nullifies previously thriving projects. As a result, we get a situation where traditional cars become an unbearable burden even for already operating industries. And for the most part because of the technical complexity of the internal combustion engine.
The problem with logistics is further complicated by the fact that most car factories have long been accustomed to working “from the wheels”, as they do not have stocks of components to ensure the operation of the conveyor belt. Not so with electric cars. They are much more attractive to the car manufacturer, as they greatly facilitate the assembly process and final adjustment of electric trains.
Yes, while electric cars are more expensive than their aging counterparts. However, from the seller’s point of view, this does not affect the economics of the process in any way. Because in the end the money is taken out of the pocket of the end consumer. Not to mention the fact that assembling an electric car is much cheaper. But the “green” trend also allows automakers to actively use various state financial aid instruments. In the form of the same subsidies for the production and purchase of an electric car, this is now 25% of the cost price.
And this against the background of the fact that the financial pressure on cars with internal combustion engines is increasing. In the form of an increase in taxes, duties and other additional payments. And the organization of production is much simpler with electric transport. For example, it only takes a few months to set up and start up a fully efficient battery factory.
And the assembly process does not require any special worker qualifications and is easy to automate. Yes, and we have all our own battery manufacturing technologies. An electric motor generally consists of only two parts: a rotor and a stator. And the simplicity reduces assembly costs. At the same time, high reliability means low operating costs. Of course it takes rare earth metals to make it, but for now we have them.
As a result, the ICE car is being replaced by a new and relentless generation of electric vehicles. It is more efficient, more cost-effective and better suited to modern realities with its new approaches to mobility and forms of car ownership. Moreover, car manufacturers can earn much more from it. And the state, on the way, to solve the problem with an oversupply of energy in the domestic market.
And according to the AvtoVzglyad portal, we get an artificially created, but no less surprising situation, when the current crisis in the automotive industry creates favorable conditions for the emerging electric trend in Russia. Which may turn out to be the only viable direction for the development of the domestic auto industry.
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.