China Considers Ban of Gasoline Cars by 2035
As the world’s most populated country and the biggest Asian economy, China is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2060. Because they are one of the world’s biggest industrial cores, China suffers from heavy air pollution.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many people had to wear masks in densely industrialized because of the poor air quality.
To achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2060, China’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers believe that conventional internal combustion cars must be replaced by environmentally friendly alternatives no later than 2035.
Deputy secretary-general of China’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers Shi Jianhua stated that hybrid powertrains are the optimal choice. Jianhua stating that improvements in automotive electrification will help the transition to hybrid vehicles.
China hasn’t yet established a proper plan to ban fossil-fuel cars and switch entirely to hybrids and NEVs (new energy vehicles). However, there is still a decade and a half left to work towards the goal.
Shi Jianhua estimates that new-energy vehicles such as hybrids, electric cars and fuel-cell vehicles would account for half of the Chinese automotive market by 2035. This would in turn have a strong impact on reducing China’s carbon footprint.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Production in China
Currently, China is the largest emerging electric vehicle market in the world. EV manufacturers such as Tesla are already establishing production points and showrooms all around the country.
The Geely owned Polestar division of Volvo is also developing two models in the Middle Kingdom. They also have plans on starting production for a 3rd type. Founded in 1997, Geely Auto Group is a leading automobile manufacturer based in Hangzhou.
The Percept Concept is expected to be built at a brand-new facility in China, a Polestar spokesperson declared.
Furthermore, the concept follows the Chinese carbon reduction purpose, aiming to be the lowest carbon footprint vehicle in China.
As of 2020, China accounted for half of the electric vehicle sales worldwide, and the percentage is expected to go up in years to come.
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