In his government work report during the Two Sessions, Premier Li Keqiang said tackling air pollution was at the top of the government’s list. To attain this goal, a multi-pronged strategy is needed. One solution is to develop new energy vehicles, something easier said than done. A green solution to a chronic problem. New energy vehicles are rapidly becoming a new trend, after the number of smoggy days in the country hit a record high of 52 last year. During the Two Sessions, some industry experts predicted 2014 would witness a surge in the sale of new energy cars. “This year might be a critical year for the popularity of electric cars. I remember 2003 marked the rise of families buying cars because of the SARS outbreak. And this year, due to the prevalent smog, electric vehicles might see a boom in sales,” said […]