More and more companies apply environmental friendly technology
to the manufacturing of cars as the Chinese government is dedicated
to environmental protection.
China has clearly
stated in its Tenth Five-Year Plan that clean cars should
enjoy a priority. This shows the government's strong determination
to take up the challenges of a modern automotive industry
and to reconcile the industry's development with environmental
protection.
"Adopting
the advanced engine technology and high quality fuel is an
efficient way to harmonize the relations between human beings
and the environment," said Dr. Andreas Bastian, a senior
manager of Volkswagen's Research and Development Department.
Bastian is one
of more than 200 representatives from a dozen countries who
are participating in an international symposium on Environmental
Protection Technology of Cars held Monday.
He called on China's
petroleum industry to provide good quality fuel for engines.
"We intend
to introduce all the innovation technology to China and help
promote its environmental friendly protection activities.
We hope it will reduce pollution in the near future,"
said Michel Bricout, director of Citroen's international department.
Citroen's joint
venture in China, which produces the well- received Fukang
brand cars in the Chinese market, has adopted some measures
to satisfy the market.
As more Chinese
prefer to own their own cars, the private car market is soaring.
Experts estimate that from now till 2005, China will see an
additional one million cars on an annual basis. The government
has paid more attention to protecting the environment while
developing the car market.
(People's Daily
04/17/2001)
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