China to ban production of petrol and diesel cars 'in the near future'

Announcement aimed at tackling pollution will prove a huge incentive to development and sale of electric and hybrid vehicles

China, the world’s biggest vehicle market, is considering a ban on the production and sale of fossil fuel cars in a major boost to the production of electric vehicles as Beijing seeks to ease pollution.

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These measures will promote profound changes in the environment.