China mulls vehicle electrification plan in public sectors

China will prompt vehicle electrification in public sectors including public transportation, environmental sanitation, postal services and logistics, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on March 18.

The move will benefit the improvement of related supporting infrastructure and help boost sales of new energy vehicles amid efforts to facilitate green development across the country, according to a statement on the website of the ministry.

The total fuel consumption and pollution emissions of vehicles in public sectors account for a big share among all motor vehicles due to their high use frequency.

After consulting industry associations and enterprises, the ministry is studying more specific measures and goals to raise the electrification level for vehicles in public fields.

China's top economic planner said on March 17 that the country is accelerating the establishment of laws, regulations and policies regarding green production and consumption and will develop a circular industrial economy, with a focus on electrical, electronic and automobile products.