China plans new energy transport guide by 2035

China aims to establish a modern energy system for the transport sector by 2035, featuring clean and low-carbon energy consumption, technological innovation, and green, smart and efficient practices, according to the Ministry of Transport on Friday.

Under the plan, electric vehicles will become the mainstream of new vehicle sales, and large-scale application of new energy heavy-duty trucks will be promoted. A nationwide green fuel supply system for transport is expected to be basically in place by then.

The goals were outlined in a newly released guideline jointly issued by the Ministry of Transport, the National Development and Reform Commission, and eight other government departments. The document aims to promote the deep integration of the transportation and energy sectors.

According to the guideline, by 2027, a coordinated development mechanism across multiple departments will be essentially formed. The proportion of electricity in the transport sector's final energy consumption is targeted to reach 10 percent, while the installed capacity of non-fossil energy power generation along major transport infrastructure will exceed 5 million kilowatts. Meanwhile, the production capacity of green fuels for the transport sector will be significantly enhanced.

The policy outlines key tasks across several areas, including transport infrastructure, equipment, fuel supply, industrial development, and resource allocation. It calls for strengthened coordination in the planning of transport and energy infrastructure and encourages the integrated construction of such systems. Clean energy development tailored to local conditions will be promoted in railways, highways, ports, waterways and transport hubs.

Notably, the document calls for the accelerated deployment of new and clean energy transport equipment, phasing out high energy-consuming and high-emission vehicles, locomotives, and vessels. It also promotes the application of new energy aircraft and the green transformation of postal and express delivery services.

Moving forward, the ministry will work with relevant departments to develop action plans. Efforts will be made to enhance guidance and supervision of key integration tasks, strengthen evaluation and performance tracking, and launch pilot projects to explore innovative models. These measures aim to comprehensively advance the integration of transport and energy, contributing to China's broader goals of achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.