Beijing News have expressed its support to the proposal in its editorial, pointing out that motor emission is the biggest source of PM2.5 - which people across China have been appealing for the government to keep track of.

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Long-term regulations were needed to phase out carbon emissions in key areas - by reducing vehicle emissions and work towards "a zero-emission vehicle standard across Europe".

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