# China prepares for ban on petrol and diesel cars

> Chinese authorities are working on a draft ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles, a measure that would accelerate the shift of the world's largest market towards electric vehicles.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: serious) in Chine, first detected on 3 November 2026 at 12:20. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 12:20.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Serious
- Countries: Chine
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 12:20
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 12:20
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/3511-china-prepares-for-ban-on-petrol-and-diesel-cars

## Sources (1 articles)

- [La Cina prepara il bando alle auto a benzina e diesel - InsideEVs Italia](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTFByNTV1RUszRXBSNjVBSElseGtmLUVVRi1nMlpkS2N4Zkd2WWN1YTVqenJFakpfRFRCMUJxeWw4NHlMZmExclk4RXZuZ1NrNnpuUnZCdFdGSHhCTVE2T2RMcDdJY1ZGdFMzT2ZBUGtRSDB0cmQwdElV?oc=5) — InsideEVs Italia, 3 November 2026 at 12:20

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