Reference News Network, November 24 report: According to the website of Spain's Zhihua Lecture Hall, a few weeks ago, China announced a new technological plan that outlines the country's future transportation blueprint. This "Technical Roadmap 3.0 for Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicles" was compiled by more than 2,000 experts under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China's Society of Automotive Engineers. The roadmap sets goals until 2040. Its main objective is that by 2040, the proportion of new energy vehicles in newly sold passenger cars, namely battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, will reach more than 85%. This prospect will make electric drive the norm, with gasoline playing a secondary role. The new plan reflects China's determination to lead the global automotive industry toward sustainable and high-tech transformation.
According to the report, compared with the previous versions from 2016 and 2020, version 3.0 of the roadmap has raised technical targets with a broader vision. According to this roadmap, new energy vehicles will become the mainstream in the Chinese market in the next 5 to 15 years. This not only means more electric vehicles on the road, but also a leap in infrastructure and innovation. China expects that carbon emissions in the automobile industry will peak by 2028, then decrease by more than 60% by 2040, based on large-scale electrification and improved efficiency. It is expected that China will form an intelligent communication ecosystem, where vehicles, roads, and digital clouds will be integrated, aiming to consolidate a transportation system with "zero accidents, zero casualties, and high efficiency."
The roadmap assigns strategic importance to hydrogen fuel cell technology, especially in the field of heavy vehicle transportation. Currently, China has about 25,000 fuel cell vehicles, and more than 560 hydrogen refueling stations have been built, which is the most extensive network in this field globally, accounting for about 40% of the global number of hydrogen refueling stations. The new plan aims to expand this niche market, with the scale of fuel cell vehicles exceeding 4 million units by 2040.
After years of sustained growth, China has become the world's largest auto exporter. This leap is largely attributed to the rise of new energy vehicles. Chinese brands have successfully conquered the international market with electric vehicles that are competitive in price and technology, relying on a strong domestic supply chain and economies of scale. China has gathered about 70% of the world's patents related to new energy vehicles and more than half of the smart connected vehicle patents, clearly demonstrating its innovative strength. All of this reinforces the clear goal of version 3.0 roadmap, which is for China to enter the ranks of the world's leading automotive powers.
In the Chinese domestic market, the effects of change are already evident. China has the world's largest automobile industry, and its vast domestic market serves as its testing ground and commercial launching pad. In 2024, China's new energy vehicle sales exceeded 12 million units, surpassing any other country.
The report states that it can be asserted that version 3.0 of the roadmap is both a technological plan and a declaration of geopolitical strategic intent. China not only seeks to decarbonize its vast car fleet and alleviate urban pollution, but also intends to reshape the global automobile industry according to its interests. The vision for 2040 combines environmental sustainability (reducing emissions, more clean energy) with industrial autonomy (mastering patents, standards, and key supply chains). (Translated by Han Chao)
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