What does negative fuel consumption credit mean?
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Fuel consumption credit = (Standard value - Actual value) * Actual production volume. If an enterprise meets the standard, it will generate positive fuel consumption credits; if it fails to meet the standard, it will generate negative fuel consumption credits. Below are relevant explanations: 1. Based on range: The actual and target values of new energy credits are calculated according to the single-vehicle credit based on range, the enterprise's new energy credit ratio requirement, and the production and import volume of new energy vehicles. If the actual value is greater than the target value, it results in positive new energy credits; otherwise, it results in negative new energy credits. 2. Transfer: Positive fuel consumption credits can be carried forward or transferred among affiliated enterprises. Positive new energy credits can be freely traded but cannot be carried forward. Negative fuel consumption credits and negative new energy credits must be offset and balanced within the reporting year, meaning negative credits generated in the previous year must be fully offset in the current year.
As a traditional fuel car commuter, the most dreaded sight on my daily drive is negative fuel consumption points. Simply put, when your actual fuel consumption significantly exceeds the official rating, the system deducts points. For example, the smart device installed in my car syncs data to an app that calculates these points. Last week, after aggressive acceleration on the highway, the app alerted me with a warning: 'Fuel consumption exceeded standard, accumulated -15 points.' This points system is designed to highlight driving habit issues, and long-term accumulation of negative points might even affect insurance discount benefits. However, looking at it another way, this data is quite useful for improving driving habits—I've started slowing down more gently now.
