Auto leaders propose tax breaks, new energy incentives at two sessions

Wang called for more efforts to promote the development of small-sized electric vehicles, which are cheaper but more environmentally friendly and require smaller parking spaces.

In the past several years, sales of smaller electric cars fell because of subsidies that prioritize larger vehicles with a longer range. Wang proposed the authorities should provide more incentives for the production of smaller vehicles and come up with detailed standards for their development. Wang also advocated for fuel cell vehicles, which are believed to be totally clean. She suggested the government should encourage investment in research and development of key materials and technologies and promote their localized production.

The government should also set up pilot programs for fuel cell vehicles and draft a national plan for the sector. Her other proposals include auto consumption, data integration and intelligent detection of vehicles.