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Regulators announce plans to optimize energy sector planning to support transportation decarbonization

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On Friday, 10 regulators – led by the transport ministry (MoT) and macro planner (NDRC) – issued guidelines to promote the integration of transportation and energy. Some context: China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration rates have surged since 2020 – far exceeding expectations. More context: How...



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