Hydrogen Energy and Green Transition Policy
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Li Lecheng Publishes Article Outlining Forward-Looking Deployment for Future Industries
China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Li Lecheng, details a six-area strategic framework to accelerate development of future industries, reinforcing national priorities in tech innovation and industrial modernization.
MIIT Deploys Key Tasks for Power Battery Recycling and Utilization
As China’s EV power batteries enter large-scale retirement, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has set 2026 as a critical milestone for establishing a comprehensive recycling and utilization system. The initiative emphasizes cross-departmental coordination, regulatory development, and long-term mechanisms to support sustainable battery management.
MIIT Releases Key Points for Automotive Standardization Work in 2026
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released its 2026 automotive standardization roadmap, highlighting priorities in new energy vehicles, intelligent and connected technologies, automotive chips, and low-carbon development. The plan includes 15 key tasks aimed at building a high-quality standards system and enhancing international collaboration.
Xi Jinping Highlights Real Economy and Manufacturing as Pillars of China’s Economic Strategy
In a key article published in Qiushi Journal, General Secretary Xi Jinping reaffirms the centrality of the real economy—particularly advanced manufacturing—to China’s long-term economic resilience and growth strategy.
Surge in Natural Gas Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Draws Attention
Natural gas heavy-duty truck sales hit 35,000 units in March—a 170% month-over-month increase—boosted by fuel cost savings from the oil-gas price gap. While Q1 sales reached 71,000 units, industry experts question the trend's longevity amid energy price volatility and infrastructure challenges.
2026 Policy on Scrapping and Replacing Old Commercial Trucks Takes Effect
China’s updated 2026 policy provides equal subsidies for scrapping China III and China IV commercial trucks, with incentives up to RMB 140,000 for transitioning to new energy vehicles—accelerating the freight sector’s green transformation.
Wei Jianjun Criticizes Dedicated EV Platforms, Launches Multi-Powertrain Guiyuan Platform
At Great Wall’s April 17 event, CEO Wei Jianjun rejected the notion of dedicated EV platforms as unsustainable for global competition. He unveiled the new Guiyuan platform, engineered to support ICE, HEV, PHEV, BEV, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with 95% parts commonality—aiming to triple each model’s addressable market.
Intelligent Electric Vehicle Forum Discusses Development Outlook for the '15th Five-Year Plan' Period
At the High-Level Forum on Intelligent Electric Vehicles, experts project that new energy vehicles will reach over 70% market penetration in China by 2030. The event emphasized the integrated advancement of intelligentization, green transition, integration, and internationalization as core strategies during the decisive '15th Five-Year Plan' period.
CATL Expands into Maritime Electrification
CATL is scaling its maritime electrification efforts with a 500-member team by 2026, deploying integrated 'Vessel-Shore-Cloud' systems on nearly 900 electric vessels. The move is backed by RMB 72.2B net profit in 2025, fueled by surging energy storage demand.
Toyota Joins cellcentric Fuel Cell Alliance
Toyota becomes an equal partner in the cellcentric joint venture alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, aiming to co-develop fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and accelerate hydrogen infrastructure deployment amid global competition.
High-Level Seminar Sets Sights on Industrial Transformation in the '15th Five-Year' Period
The China EV100 Research Institute convened government leaders, industry giants like BYD and Tesla, and tech innovators to align on EV policy, carbon neutrality, and supply chain resilience ahead of China’s '15th Five-Year' Plan.
Tianneng Launches Full Portfolio of Lead, Lithium, Hydrogen, and Sodium New Products
At its 40th anniversary event during the Tianjin Expo, Tianneng introduced over ten new energy products spanning lead-acid, lithium-ion, hydrogen fuel cells, sodium-ion, and semi-solid-state battery technologies. The launch includes four new 'Panshi' battery models targeting electric two-wheelers and marks strategic partnerships to advance next-gen EV power solutions.