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China Commercial EVs Hit a Crucial 2026 Turning Point

At the 2026 Commercial Vehicle Industry Development Conference in Shiyan, China’s truck and bus sector signaled a decisive shift toward electrification, intelligent connected vehicles, and global expansion—while openly warning that price wars and weak profitability remain major risks. Key outcomes included a new focus on battery separation for electric heavy trucks, 35 innovation technology cases, and stronger calls for industry discipline as China’s commercial EV market enters a critical new stage.