Policy
Shanghai to continue offering free license plates for purchasing all-electric vehicles in 2024
In November, a total of 65,946 vehicles were registered in Shanghai, with passenger NEVs contributing 67 percent.
Shanghai to start pilot operation of autonomous buses in downtown area
Shanghai has opened a total of 926 roads for autonomous driving tests, with a total mileage of 1,800 kilometers.
EU formally initiates anti-subsidy probe into EVs from China; China voices opposition
The investigation will be concluded within 13 months, and any provisional anti-subsidy duties can be levied within nine months after initiation if legally warranted.
Anhui plans legislation to further promote local NEV industry
Anhui's legislature has given the first review to a draft law on building local NEV clusters, China's first dedicated NEV-focused law.
Shenzhen offers subsidies of up to $1,370 to encourage purchase of NEVs
By the end of this year, Shenzhen residents can receive a subsidy of up to RMB 10,000 if they purchase NEVs when they scrap their old fuel cars.
China urges dialog after EU announces anti-subsidy probe into EVs
The EU should create a fair, non-discriminatory and predictable market environment for the joint development of the EV industry in China and Europe and jointly oppose trade protectionism, China's Ministry of Commerce said.
China Chamber of Commerce expresses opposition to EU anti-subsidy probe against Chinese EVs
Chinese EV manufacturers and their partners have continued to push the boundaries of innovation, resulting in a substantial industrial edge, and this advantage is not a product of state subsidies, a statement said.
Analysts downplay impact of EU anti-subsidy probe on EVs from China
Analysts don't think the EU's allegations of low prices for Chinese EVs are valid, and there is no unity of opinion within the bloc.
EU announces anti-subsidy probe into EVs from China
Global markets are now flooded with cheaper Chinese EVs and their price is kept artificially low by huge state subsidies, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Shanghai aims for BEVs to contribute over 50% of new car sales by 2025
In the first half of the year, NEVs, including BEVs and PHEVs, saw 152,033 license plate registrations in Shanghai, contributing to 51.24 percent of all vehicles.