The picture of electrochemical cars in the world Currently, the strong socio-economic development is leading to a skyrocketing number of vehicles, especially cars using combustion engines, which are contributing to a series of problems related to cars. environmental contamination as well as energy needs. However, the electrochemical trend is being applied more and more on vehicles, creating hybrids and electric cars, this is considered the “savior” of humanity in the future. The proof for that is that the sales of these vehicles are on the rise. According to the EV Volumes , the total volume of electric cars (EV) sold globally in 2020 will reach about 3.24 million units, reaching a market share of 4.2% and growing at 43.4% compared to 2019. Of which, 1.15 million units were produced in Europe, 0.5 million units were produced in North America and 1.6 million units were made in the Asia-Pacific region (China, Korea, Japan). The Workshop on Electrified Automotive Trends in Vietnam was recently organized by Tien Phong Newspaper. Currently, China is still the country with the top sales of electric cars in the world with 1.337 million units in 2020, an increase of 12% compared to 2019; Germany ranked second with 398 thousand units, up 254%; The US ranked third with sales of 328,000 units, up 4%. According to the share of Associate Professor – Dr. Dam Hoang Phuc (Deputy Head of Automotive Department – Hanoi University of Technology), cars with electric batteries have appeared since 1839. Over time In short development, electric cars almost disappeared due to the inability to compete with combustion engine cars in the 20th century. However, the mission of this vehicle went back into the 21st century with green cars, most economical and intelligent to protect the environment, limit dependence on fossil fuels. In addition, electric cars not only appear in people’s lives, but also present in all areas such as: Confidential military vehicles, F1 Hybrid racing cars, F1 racing for pure electric cars. Associate Professor – Dr. Dam Hoang Phuc (Deputy Head of Automotive Department – Hanoi University of Technology) gave a speech during the seminar on Electrochemical Automotive Trends in Vietnam. Meanwhile, some forecasts suggest that electric cars will account for 95% of all cars sold in Europe by 2030. Many countries in the “old continent” have set a goal to stop doing business. cars using internal combustion engines by 2050, Norway even announced it would end the sale of these cars by 2025. Developing electric cars in Vietnam needs many supportive policies According to the global trend, the Vietnamese market is also beginning to “set foot” in the electric vehicle sector with the bold direction of VinFast and some cautious moves from Toyota in the past year or so. There are no specific statistics on sales of electric vehicles (both motorcycles and cars) in Vietnam, but disclosures from industry agencies show that the number is not too much. Mr. Nguyen Van Phuong (Deputy Department of Motor Vehicle Quality – Vietnam Registry Department) shared: “In 2020, only 900 electric cars will be imported and used in Vietnam, this number is in the first three months. by 2021 there will be 600 units, however, the majority of them will still be hybrids ”. Mr. Nguyen Van Phuong (Deputy Head of Motor Vehicle Quality Division – Vietnam Registry Department). In fact, there are many opinions that “electrification is an irreversible trend, only a matter of time left”, but there are still many current problems that need to be solved to help this car thrive. more next time. On the concerned side, Mr. Phuong said: “In the new proposal to the parliament, the Ministry of Transport also mentioned tight control of environmental emissions from vehicles and will probably be seen. considered in the next National Assembly session. Regarding the control of the operation scope of all types of vehicles, it can be done, but there is no specific policy ”. Meanwhile, Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan Thuy (Department of Industry – Ministry of Industry and Trade) replied about the electric vehicle development policy in Vietnam: “Currently, the latest automobile development strategy and planning has been approved by the government. approved in 2014. At that time there was not much appearance of electric vehicles, so there was no specific strategic plan. Electric vehicles have thrived in recent years, posing a problem that needs direction ”. Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan Thuy (Industry Department – Ministry of Industry and Trade). It can be seen that the current policies for electric cars are not clear enough to strongly promote this industry. While many opinions suggest that the government needs to reduce tax fees for consumers to make the price of electric vehicle ownership more comfortable, manufacturers also need specific support. This is not only a policy story but also a challenge but also an opportunity for the nation. Associate Professor – Dr. Dam Hoang Phuc said: “The government needs to facilitate the development of electric vehicles by: Creating markets, expanding manufacturers, promoting manufacturers and researchers. “. At the same time, he also added: “Our country needs to apply the policy of ‘Inviting eagles to Vietnam to spawn’, which means inviting car manufacturers to produce electric cars in Vietnam”. Sharing on this issue, Mr. Nguyen Trung Hieu (Head of Strategic Planning Division of Toyota Vietnam) said: “Thailand launched its support policy in March, while Indonesia will announce its policy. strong in October, attracting many car manufacturers to invest. In fact, they have ‘finished the nest for the eagle’. Vietnam needs to do something so as not to miss this opportunity as well as this challenge. This is a story of national competition ”. Mr. Nguyen Trung Hieu (Head of Strategic Planning Department of Toyota Vietnam). Capturing the trend of electric car development will help Vietnam catch up with major markets around the world. However, the issue of supportive policies from the government needs to be resolved early to stimulate consumer demand and find a common voice with car manufacturers, helping them to no longer worry about the production of electric cars in Vietnam. Vietnam.

At the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show that opened on April 19, Lexus brought the world premiere of the new ES of medium and large luxury executive-class sedan and the world premiere of the new electrified concept car LF-Z.

As the core masterpiece of the brand’s model lineup, ES and the first-generation flagship luxury sedan LS became the first model at the beginning of the brand’s establishment as early as 1989. Thanks to its excellent quietness, respectable comfort experience, and generous cockpit space, ES has won wide esteem and favor from customers around the world. Since its launch, the cumulative sales volume has exceeded 2.65 million, and it has been sold in more than 80 countries and regions worldwide. area.

At the same time, the Lexus electrified concept car LF-Z, which debuted on the global line last month, also showed the world’s first real car at this auto show. This concept car combines surging performance, unique design and forward-looking technology. The design and technology are expected to be gradually presented in production cars before 2025.

LF-Z: Fully demonstrate the brand’s electrification vision

The electrified concept car LF-Z is based on a new pure electric vehicle platform. The driving experience is derived from Lexus Driving Signature. Its technology and forward-looking concept fully demonstrate Lexus’s electrified vision (Electrified) and represent Lexus’s human-oriented vision for the future. Thinking about life philosophy.

At present, the automotive industry is undergoing changes. The “carbon neutral” vision and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations have become missions that all brands need to complete. Lexus will face up to the challenge and create a new brand value that exceeds customer expectations.

Lexus has a clear vision of “carbon neutrality”. It is estimated that by 2025, all Lexus models will be available in electrified versions, and the sales of electrified models will surpass that of traditional gasoline-powered models. By 2050, Lexus’ entire product line plans to achieve the goal of “carbon neutrality” throughout the entire life cycle, from the production of raw materials, parts and components, to vehicle logistics, to vehicle final recycling.

In order to achieve the goal of “carbon neutrality”, Lexus China is taking action in all aspects, and gradually transforming existing dealerships, and working with dealers to promote energy saving and reduction in the entire industry chain through the introduction of energy-saving lamps and solar roofs. We will strive to achieve “carbon neutrality” in all aspects such as sales and recycling.

New ES: The elegant design style has evolved again

As a medium and large luxury executive-class car, the luxurious texture and elegance continue to be advanced on the new ES. In terms of appearance, the new ES adopts a newly designed front grille. While continuing the recognizable exterior design elements of ES models, the grille adopts a mesh design composed of many L-shaped components, highlighting the beauty of lateral flow and creating The atmosphere is ready to go.

The LED high and low beam lighting headlights adopt a new compact design, while the matrix LED high and low beam lighting headlights introduce the BladeScanTM ultra-fast rotating mirror high beam adaptive control system, which is more powerful. In addition, the slender shape of the new lamp set makes the front face more sharp and eye-catching.

In the interior, the multimedia system is now equipped with a brand-new touch screen, which is made of glass, making the picture clearer and easier to operate. The natural walnut wood material is matched with the newly developed natural and elegant walnut color and the ink-dyed elegant walnut color, showing the elegance and nobleness. The interior trim is etched by laser processing at one time, rendering a more exquisite and elegant modern atmosphere.

Not only that, the new ES also brings more excellent quietness and comfort, and further improves the respected and comfortable driving experience. The model development team meticulously created the Lexus logo linear control driving experience, enabling the new ES to achieve smooth acceleration, deceleration and steering processes, and it is comfortable in various driving conditions.

In terms of intelligence, by upgrading the single-lens camera and millimeter-wave radar, the pre-collision safety system PCS has expanded the response range and provided more protection for the driving process. Thanks to artificial intelligence technology, the advanced intelligent lane tracking system LTA realizes the optimization and upgrade of the lane recognition function, expands the scope of driving assistance, and makes the new ES steering more stable.

Moreover, the new ES is also equipped with BladeScanTM ultra-speed rotating mirror high beam adaptive control system. Compared with the conventional high-beam adaptive control system, this system can more delicately shield part of the light, effectively expand the high-beam exposure range and actively avoid following and meeting car glare, making it easier for drivers to identify pedestrians and road signs.

In addition, users can easily lock/unlock the car door using the Bluetooth digital key by simply installing the exclusive App on the smartphone. As with the conventional smart key function, the user can directly start the engine without taking out the mobile phone. If the mobile phone is accidentally lost, this function can also be disabled remotely to ensure vehicle safety.