新能源汽车更环保

China is committed to increase sales of electric cars in an effort to reduce air pollution. Domestic and global auto-makers are making efforts to produce vehicles that are more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly.

From a country on two wheels to one on four. Cars have not only made Chinese people's lives more convenient, but also brought great luxury and contentment. But they're also one of the main contributors to air pollution, and that's why China has committed to the development of new-energy cars.

Sales of new energy vehicles increased threefold in March -- 60% of them are pure electric cars.

"The highest mileage from our clients is over 130,000 kilometers. And there are no reports of disruptive faults -- like short extended range or battery burn-out -- from our eight-thousand-odd customers," Yan Gang, GM of JIANGHUAI AUTO, said.

Global automakers have increased the volume of new energy cars on show. Renouned for its elastic engines, Aston Martin is releasing two pure electric vehicles, one of which -- with 1,000 units of horsepower -- is as strong as a traditional race-car.

"China will be a big part in the transition from traditional cars to new energy cars...." Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin, said.

All vehicles displayed by the BYD company are driven by new energy. This car uses a new technology to replace the traditional mechanical drive with an electric one.

"The torque of the electric drive is 20 milliseconds while the traditional drive is 200 milliseconds. It is a big revolution, which will greatly increase the safety, or even redefine the safety of cars," Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD, said.

Suppliers also are working to make cars more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly. The theme for the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show is "Innovation for upgrading". And exhibitors hope these new technologies will encourage people to enjoy their driving experience without a premium on the environment.