Posts of Automobiles

China Issues Standard for GHG Accounting and Reporting in Complete Vehicle Manufacturing Enterprises

Establishes Emission Boundaries, Core Formulas, and Key Monitoring Metrics

ESG VOC Climate Change Ozone Depletion Greenhouse gas(GHG) Environmental Management Automobiles
10 November 2026 China China

On September 28, 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) promulgated the recommended national standard Requirements of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting and Reporting—Part 57: Vehicle Manufacturing Enterprises (GB/T 32151.57-2026). …

China Issues Draft ESG Standards for the Automotive Industry

Three Draft Association Standards Establish Integrated Framework for Management, Evaluation, and Disclosure

Draft ESG Circular Economy Environmental Management Automobiles
5 November 2026 China China

On September 24, 2026, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) published draft revisions for three automotive association standards to solicit public feedback: ESG management system of China automotive industry—Requirements …

China Tightens Oversight on Innovative Automotive Designs, Prohibiting Retractable Door Handles and Foldable Displays

MIIT Issues Draft Notice Imposing Stricter Safety Guidelines and Verification Standards for R&D Testing

Draft Product Designs Automobiles
30 October 2026 China China

On October 10, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with other authorities, published a draft notice titled Notice on Further Strengthening Management Work Related to Innovative …

China Promulgates National Standard for On-Board Energy Consumption Monitoring in Passenger Cars

New Technical Requirements Cover ICE, HEV, BEV, and FCEV Vehicles to Bridge Real-World Data Gaps

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Product Designs Automobiles
22 September 2026 China China

On July 30, 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) officially published the recommended national standard Technical Requirements for On-Board Energy Consumption Monitoring of Passenger Cars (GB/T 47983-2026). The standard …

South Korea announces proposed amendments to subordinate legislation under the Clean Air Conservation Act

New penalty surcharge calculation method for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards

Draft Climate Change Product Designs Automobiles
21 August 2026 South Korea South Korea

On July 15, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced proposed partial amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. …

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 1

General Principles: Strengthening Environmental Compliance for Manufacturing Enterprises

Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Change Chemical Substances (Products) Wastes (Products) Product Designs Packaging Chemical Substances (Factory) Wastes (Factory) Water Air Soil Noise Greenhouse gas(GHG) Energy Efficiency Environmental Management Automobiles EEE Industrial Chemicals Textiles
30 March 2026 China China

The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on March 12, 2026, by Presidential Order No. 70. This is the second law in China to be …

China Releases the Action Plan for Promoting the Use of Recycled Materials

Encourages the Use of Recycled Materials in Automobiles, Electrical and Electronic Products, and More

Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Product Designs Automobiles Batteries Household Appliances Textiles
26 January 2026 China China

On December 23, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released the Action Plan for Promoting the Use of Recycled Materials to expand the utilization of recycled resources and …