news Scmp World 2026-07-14

Hainan, China, to Ban Petrol Cars by 2030, Leading EV Transition

China's Hainan island is set to ban the sale of petrol vehicles by 2030, becoming the first region to do so and accelerating the nation's push towards electric vehicle infrastructure.

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