The Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China, in cooperation with nine other government departments, has released a new circular document setting the goal for fully electric vehicles to become the dominant choice in new car sales by 2035.
In order to accelerate the green transition, China will further promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles, environmentally friendly ships and airplanes, as well as the introduction of green and low-carbon solutions in postal and express delivery sectors.
The document also emphasizes the country’s determination to widely implement eco-friendly heavy trucks and to establish an efficient green fuel supply system for the transport sector by the same year.
To support this transformation, China plans to increase financial assistance through various mechanisms, including special local government bonds, green loans, and the issuance of green bonds.
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Deeper Integration of Transport and Energy Infrastructure
China has announced an ambitious plan to transform its transport sector, aiming to establish by 2035 a modern energy system based on clean and low-carbon energy sources, technological innovation, and smart, sustainable practices. According to the Ministry of Transport, this strategy represents a key step toward deeper integration of transport and energy infrastructure.
Special focus will be placed on the development and use of clean energy along and near key transport infrastructure—including railways, highways, and seaports.
In the medium term, by 2027, a coordinated development mechanism between the sectors is planned to be established, laying the foundations for further reforms. It is expected that electricity will account for at least 10 percent of final energy consumption in transport, while the installed capacity of non-fossil energy production near key transport infrastructure will exceed five million kilowatts.
In the next steps, the Ministry of Transport, in cooperation with other departments, will develop action plans focused on implementing pilot projects, strengthening supervision, and evaluating performance. All these measures, according to the Ministry, are part of China’s broader strategy to achieve long-term carbon neutrality.
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