This report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) provides a retrospective evaluation of fuel consumption standards for commercial vehicles in China and offers recommendations for the future. The authors acknowledge the support of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) and the International Climate Initiative (IKI) in funding this project. The report highlights the evolution of commercial vehicles in China and the impact of fuel consumption standards on emissions and energy efficiency. The authors recommend a more ambitious approach to fuel consumption standards and increased investment in electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of collaboration between governments, industry, and civil society to achieve sustainable low-carbon transport.
