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Emissions from a fuel-fired heater on a battery electric coach: Tests in China
This paper provides insights into fuel-fired heaters (FFHs) installed on electric buses or coaches in China, particularly concerning emissions performance under cold temperatures.

Zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle market in China, 2024
Sales of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in China reached more than 230,000 in 2024.

Driving with cleaner engines: The evolution of diesel heavy-duty vehicles in China 2012-2023
This report analyzes China’s heavy-duty vehicle industry between 2012 and 2023, examining sales by powertrain, vehicle specifications, emissions performance, and the market for fuel supply and transmission technologies.

The ultra-low emission campaign on heavy industries in China
China’s ultra-low emission (ULE) campaign on heavy industries targets several industries, including steel, cement, and coking, and is expected to continue driving demand for electric freight trucks.

China’s Stage 4 fuel consumption standard for heavy-duty commercial vehicles
There are several new elements in China’s Stage 4 fuel consumption standard for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including that it tightens per-vehicle fuel consumption limits by 12%–16% and expands the scope to cover hybrid electric vehicles and concrete mixers.

Zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle market in China (January–June 2024)
Nearly 78,000 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles were sold in China in the first half of 2024, with notable growth in the uptake of battery electric, fuel-cell electric, and battery swap-capable vehicles.

Electrifying public transit: Zero-emission bus operations, charging, and maintenance in Chinese cities
Analyzes real-world performance of e-buses in eight cities of China, highlighting practices and challenges of local fleets.

Race to zero: Zero-emission bus and truck market in China in 2023
Presents an overview of the 2023 market for new zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in China

Zero-emission bus and truck market in China: A 2022 update
Examines the state of China’s zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-HDV) market in 2022.
