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Communist China Copies Biden's Homework With Their Own EV Mandate
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
China announced its 'Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry 15th Five-Year Plan' for 2026-2030, mandating that new energy vehicles (NEVs) must constitute 70% of new passenger car sales and 40% of new commercial vehicle sales by 2030, with significant deployment of autonomous driving technologies. The plan includes tighter regulatory oversight, support measures like tax incentives and trade-ins, and aims to position Chinese automakers among the world's top global leaders while reducing fuel consumption standards.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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China has set binding electric vehicle sales targets and regulatory frameworks that open direct market access and scale opportunities for EV and autonomous vehicle tech suppliers in China and adjacent regions. You need to reassess your China market entry and partnerships now to capture this sharply enforced demand.
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