Luo Lei:cautiously optimistic about 4m

　　News Network the National Development and Reform Commission had issued a document recently that by 2012, China’s energy efficient cars will reach 4 million or more. Luo Lei, Deputy Secretary-General of China Automobile Dealers Association, a famous expert of the auto industry during an interview, he hold a cautious optimism to this target, which will only be achieved by the concerted effort of the enterprises, the state government as well as the consumers.

　　Luo Lei first articulated the concept of energy-saving vehicles, which is to improve some existing traditional technologies to promote fuel efficiency. Fuel-efficient cars do not refer to electric vehicles or new energy vehicles.

　　Early last year, the State Council clearly mentioned in the automobile industry restructuring and revitalization plan new energy vehicles should account for 5% of passenger cars at the end of the adjustment period. “Let us make a calculation, last year our national passenger car sales have actually reached 10.33 million units. Suppose the annual growth rate is 10%, the new energy vehicles should top 500,000 units till the end of the next year, a really high goal. Whether the target of 4 million can be achieved till the end of this year is determined by the concerted effort of the manufacturer, the state government as well as the consumers. I think all parties should strive to achieve this goal. ” said Luo.

　　Luo Lei said the greatest difficulty is there must be a breakthrough in the new energy vehicle technology field at present; In addition, the manufacturers also need to change their philosophy. “I think miniaturization is the best way for the development of electric cars. It will be very popular in the city market if sizes are narrowed down and the materials of the body is improved to reduce the weight, which will cut down the manufacture costs as well. With low prime costs and sales prices, I believe such small-size electric cars meet the safety standards will soon spread up.

　　(Translator: Yalong/Jessie)

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