The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced plans to prioritize technological innovation in the new energy vehicle sector. Key focus areas include solid-state batteries, advanced automotive operating systems, and intelligent driving technologies. The agency intends to foster collaboration between major enterprises and their supply chain partners to accelerate breakthroughs in these fields.
To improve product safety, the NDRC will continue to refine standards, building on the mandatory requirements for power batteries implemented in July. The commission plans to address issues such as thermal runaway and driver assistance safety. Authorities will also strengthen supervision of production consistency to ensure higher quality standards for consumers.
The NDRC aims to optimize industry structure by encouraging market-driven mergers and reorganizations among large automotive groups. This strategy is designed to reduce redundant competition in R&D and product design. Companies are encouraged to focus on specialized market segments to shift the industry from simple scale expansion toward efficiency and quality.
International cooperation remains a priority for the Chinese automotive sector. The government supports foreign companies in leveraging China's supply chain advantages to develop new energy vehicles for the global market. Simultaneously, domestic manufacturers are encouraged to adopt international best practices to enhance their technological capabilities and expand their global footprint.
