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Research and Analysis on the Development of Electric Vehicles in the World

Author(s)

Feng Yi, Yanqiu Lu, Xiaohui Zang, Yingfeng Zhang

Affiliation(s)

School of Automotive Engineering, Liuzhou Polytechnic University, Liuzhou, China

Abstract

Research on the development history of the global new energy vehicle industry shows that a diversified regional development pattern dominated by China, Europe, and the United States has been formed for new energy vehicles worldwide. In terms of technological innovation, the energy density of power batteries has significantly increased from 80-100 watt hours/kg to the current 250-300 watt hours/kg. the integration of intelligent technology is accelerating, and the penetration rate of L2 level autonomous driving has exceeded 40%. From the perspective of market trends, the annual compound growth rate of global sales of new energy vehicles exceeds 55.6%. the combined market share of China, Europe, and the United States has now exceeded 90%. However, there are significant differences in policy coordination and target positioning for new energy vehicles in different regions. Global new energy vehicles are facing challenges such as the safety of the industry chain, the standardization of technology, and innovative business models. This article discusses the technological evolution, market challenges, and policy coordination of global new energy vehicles, and proposes some suggestions to strengthen international cooperation, optimize policy combinations, and improve industrial ecology, which will help promote the healthy development of new energy vehicles.

Keywords

Electric Vehicles; Technological Evolution; Market Challenges; Policy Coordination

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