Development of Low Carbon Vehicle Fuel Policy in China Recommendation Report (December 2010 / Clean Transportation Program)

This report offers a background on China automotive fuel and international low carbon policy development experience, then sets out important recommendations for the development of low carbon vehicle fuel in China. The report also presents scenario analyses on GHG emission implications of the use of alternative fuels in China, offers a method for China to select low carbon fuels, proposes a low carbon vehicle fuel development pathway and targets, and finally makes seven policy action recommendations for the Chinese government. The report stresses the importance of using demonstration projects, government policy support, commercial application of technology and other means to achieve a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity of China’s fuel system by 2030 compared to 2005. Based on this report, iCET and the Development Research Center of the State Council of China have submitted a policy briefing, which has been presented to senior leadership and policy researchers.