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China is considering a new policy to promote electric vehicles – and the infrastructure needed to support them. According to Bloomberg News, the China Automotive Technology and Research Center wants to issue electric vehicle manufacturing licenses to companies other than carmakers.
That would allow firms like Chinese autoparts maker, WanXiang Group, to build cars in the country. It would also help Chinese companies compete with companies like Tesla Motors and BYD.China wants to reduce the nation’s reliance on fuel imports and cut air pollution.
And those government efforts to push for more electric vehicle sales seem to be working. According to Cardiff Business School, more than 25 million of them are sold each year in China.
Meanwhile, of the most iconic brands among two-wheelers, Harley Davidson, is jumping on the electric bandwagon. CCTV’s Karina Huber has the story.
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Harley Davidson creates electric bikes
The most iconic brands among two-wheelers, Harley Davidson, is jumping on the electric bandwagon. CCTV's Karina Huber has the story.Japanese automaker Nissan is set to enter the emerging market of electric cars in Mexico. Nissan is now marketing the Leaf. And Germany’s BMW is not far behind. But consumers say a lack of infrastructure and high prices is hurting Mexican demands for electric cars. CCTV’s Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
Foreign firms hope to boost demand for electric cars in Mexico
Japanese automaker Nissan is set to enter the emerging market of electric cars in Mexico. Nissan is now marketing the Leaf. And Germany's BMW is not far behind. But consumers say a lack of infrastructure and high prices is hurting Mexican demands for electric cars. CCTV's Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.CCTV’s Jessica Stone interviews Karl Brauer, Senior Analyst at Kelley Blue Book — a company which rates the value of cars and assesses the auto market, to take a closer look at the market for electric vehicles.
