China electric-car rules ‘impossible,’ say carmakers; more deference to regulators needed?

Aoxin Ibis electric car. Photo by CarNewsChina.com.It may be human nature to avoid doing things that are for the long-term good but impose short-term costs. Exercising more, giving up smoking, or paying more for a car that is better for the environment all challenge many otherwise responsible citizens. And it's abundantly clear that the emergence and sales of electric cars benefit greatly from...