Electric Vehicle
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PART I: ENGLISH
(1) Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicle is powered by renewable energy which does not create greenhouse gas and pollutants. It’s undeniable that it’s good for our health and the planet.
Electric vehicle sales continued to increase globally in the past 2 years. The market is expanding quickly.
There are several reasons supporting the acceleration of sales. First, the purchase subsidies and tax benefits lower the barrier of purchasing an electric car.
Second, there are increasing number of electric car models from small models to sport utility vehicles. They can cater for different customer needs.
In addition, the increase of driving range implies the improvement of efficiency and increase of battery size.
Meanwhile, publicly accessible chargers continue to increase whereas fast charging is also installed at a faster pace than slow charging at some countries.
Although the driving factors of purchasing electric car are improved for many countries, it’s still affordable mainly for high-income groups.
When car manufacturers can offer less expensive small models and network of charging stations is further expanded, mass-market consumers may be more willing to make electric switch.
(2) Conversation
What are your key barriers of purchasing an electric vehicle?
I think lower driving range, higher price and slow charging time with insufficient charging infrastructure are my key concerns.
Will you consider to buy an electric vehicle?
Yes, the government has provided cash subsidies for purchasing low emission vehicles. The lowering of cost attracts me to make the electric switch.
Do you think it’s convenient to find the charging station now?
Yes, I think the expansion of the charging infrastructure has improved quite a lot in the past 2 years.
What is the benefit to the environment for electric vehicles?
They are low emission vehicles which reduce carbon dioxide emissions through electrification.
Do you know the types of battery electric vehicle?
Yes, there are several vehicle types available in the market such as sport utility vehicle, light-duty vehicle and heavy-duty truck.
Have you heard of light-duty vehicle?
Yes, it’s an electric van or scooter designed for home deliveries. Companies with electrifying delivery fleets show the commitment of tackling climate change.
Did you take electric bus recently?
Yes, it’s quiet and comfortable. It’s effective in eliminating air pollution and improving the air quality of a city.
What is electric micro-mobility?
Some countries start to build more bike lanes for accommodating electric bikes. Residents are encouraged not to take fuel consuming vehicles but environmental-friendly electric bikes.
PART II: MANDARIN
(1) 電動汽車
電動汽車是由可再生能源發動，不會產生溫室氣體和污染物，這是不可置疑對我們的健康和地球都有好處。
過去兩年，全球電動汽車銷量持續增長，市場正在迅速擴大。
電動汽車的銷售加快有幾個原因，首先，購買補貼和稅收優惠降低了購買電動汽車的門檻。
第二，從小型車型到運動多功能車型的電動汽車越來越多，它們可以滿足不同的客戶需求。
此外，續航里程的增加意味著效率的提高和電池容量的擴大。
同時，可提供予大眾使用的充電站持續增加，而於部份國家安裝快速充電的速度亦比正常充電的安裝為快。
儘管於許多國家推動購買電動汽車的因素有所改善，但可負擔得起的主要是高收入的群組。
當汽車製造商能夠提供更便宜的小型車型及充電站網路可進一步擴大時，大眾的消費者可能更願意轉換至電動汽車。
(2) 對話
你購買電動汽車的主要障礙是什麼？
我認為較低的行駛里程、較高的價格和充電時間緩慢，以及充電基礎設施不足，這些均是我的主要關注。
你會考慮購買電動汽車嗎？
會的，政府為購買低排放車輛提供了現金補貼，價格的降低吸引我轉換至電動汽車。
你覺得現在找到充電站充電是否方便嗎？
是的，我認為充電基礎設施的擴建在過去兩年有了很大的改善。
電動汽車對環境有什麼好處？
它們是通過電氣化減少二氧化碳排放的低排放車輛。
你知道電池電動汽車有幾種類型嗎？
是的，市場上有幾種電池電動汽車的類型，例如：運動多功能車、輕型車和重型卡車。
你知道什麼是輕型電動汽車嗎？
知道的，這是專為家居送貨而設計的電動貨車或踏板車，擁有電氣化送貨車隊的公司展示了應對氣候變化的承諾。
你最近坐過電動巴士嗎？
有的，它安靜及舒適，有效地消除了空氣污染和改善城市的空氣質素。
什麼是電動微出行？
部份國家開始建造更多可容納電動單車的自行車道，鼓勵居民出行時不要乘坐耗油的車輛，而是使用環保電動單車。