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Hainan to Become China's First Province to Ban Sales of New Gasoline Vehicles by 2030
China's southern island province of Hainan has officially confirmed plans to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030, making it the first province in the country to adopt such a policy.
According to Hainan's 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Beautiful Hainan, the share of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the province's vehicle fleet is expected to increase from 23.75% in 2025 to 45% by 2030.
Under the plan, all newly purchased or replacement vehicles for government agencies, sanitation services, public transportation operators, and private consumers will be required to be NEVs, with the exception of specialized vehicles.
To support the transition, Hainan will continue expanding its charging infrastructure, targeting a vehicle-to-charger ratio of no more than 2.5:1 by 2030.
The policy bans the sale of new gasoline vehicles, rather than their use. Existing gasoline-powered vehicles that are already registered will remain legal to own and drive.
China's Monthly Vehicle Exports Surpass One Million Units for the First Time
China exported 1.037 million vehicles in June, marking the first time monthly vehicle exports have exceeded the one-million-unit milestone, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) .
June exports increased 11.6% month on month and 75.1% year on year. During the first half of the year, China's cumulative vehicle exports reached 5.096 million units, up 65.3% from a year earlier.
CAAM Deputy Secretary General Chen Shihua said the record-breaking performance puts China on track to export more than 10 million vehicles for the full year.
While exports remained robust, the domestic market continued to face pressure. Domestic vehicle sales totaled 1.773 million units in June, up 4.3% from May but down 23.3% year on year. Sales of conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fell 45% year on year to 654,000 units.
In the first six months of the year, domestic vehicle sales reached 9.921 million units, down 21.1% year on year, while ICE vehicle sales declined 27.8% to 4.831 million units.
BYD's Fangchengbao Shark Plug-in Hybrid Pickup Completes MIIT Filing for China Launch
BYD's Fangchengbao Shark plug-in hybrid pickup has appeared in the latest vehicle filing published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), signaling that the model is set to enter the domestic market after its overseas debut.
The Shark is positioned as a plug-in hybrid lifestyle pickup, measuring 5,457 mm in length, 1,971 mm in width, and 1,925 mm in height, with a 3,260 mm wheelbase. It has a curb weight of 2,710 kg, a rated payload of 460 kg, seating for five occupants, and a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 kg, making it suitable for family, recreational, and light commercial use.
Power comes from a 1.5-liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid system producing 135 kWof engine output and complying with China's China VI emissions standard. The vehicle features dual permanent magnet synchronous electric motors, delivering 170 kW at the front axle and 150 kW at the rear, with a top speed of 180 km/h.
Energy is supplied by a FinDreams lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which supports external charging and is designed to balance efficiency with charging convenience.
