E-MAIL
Currently, new energy autos become the hot topic that governments to discuss. But they usually cost 100,000 yuan more than their combustion counterparts, keeping them out of reach for most consumers. Mr. Han Wuyuan, the general manager of a transport company, tells reporter he fully accepts hybrid bus. But the price is so high that his company completely can not afford it.
Chinese bus experts say the new energy auto market can"t reach its potential from limited efforts by manufacturers because of small market share. New energy vehicles will not be cost-competitive in the short term. It needs more subsidies from the government.
Industry insiders say China only subsidizes the public sector"s new energy vehicles, such as buses, and other public transport. For individual consumers, they need more subsidies from the governments so that reducing the costs of new energy cars. They say it"s the key strategy in promoting the next generation of vehicles.