China set to implement plan for new energy vehicle industry next month
The Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2011-2020) is expected to be implemented in January.
Timeline
- 2010-An auto industry development plan for 2011 to 2020 is drafted.
- 2009-The State Council approves the Auto Industry Restructuring and Revitalization Plan
- 2009-State Council invests 20 billion yuan in technique development.
- 2008-13 cities are marked as pilot cities.
- 2007-2 billion yuan investment in new energy vehicle development
- 2004-the Automotive Industry Development Policy published
- 2001-China started the "863 EV Project".
Voices from experts
Problems and challenges
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Mandatory regulations important
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Invest heavily on lithium battery
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Pilot cities on new energy vehicle development
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