ANSWER: We believe electro-mobility will continue to grow in the near future, especially for personal transport, even without activism and subsidies, for the following reasons:
1. Electric motors are easier to make than internal combustion engine (ICE) motors – there is no need for clutch, transmission, exhaust, catalytic converter, starter, and other parts. Overall, there are approximately 40 parts of an electro-motor versus approximately 1.000 parts for ICE motors with peripherals.
2. Battery prices are falling fast enough, that electro-mobility will soon be completely commericially feasible, and even cheaper than ICE alternatives.
3. Energy savings are double; consumption is half – efficiency of electro-motors is 90% versus 40% for ICE motors.
4. There are almost no service requirements – electro-mobility does not require oil or filter changes. Even brake pad consumption is decreased because of the energy recuperation process.
5. Electro-mobile efficiency results in 1 km of travel costing approximately 0,02 cents. Compare this to an ICE motor.
6. Electric vehicles (EVs) are fluid and quiet. Formerly this was the Rolls Royce niche. Now every new (electro-) vehicle will make this standard ubiquitous.
ANSWER: The prices of solar panels have fallen to the point that it is already possible for a business owner to efficiently consume "homemade" electrical output throughout the business day – and completely replace 3rd-party supply. In addition, the Czech subsidy program "New Green Savings" supports investment in energy storage, so during the day your power station can manufacture and store energy for consumption at night.
