Years ago, a motorcycle might have been a transport option, but then they started being banned in major cities, and as it happened electric bikes weren't, and regulations governing electric bikes were much more loosely enforced. And here we are today. Motorcycles still exist as two-wheel taxis, but private e-bikes are far more plentiful.
So, what about gasoline cars? In places like Beijing, there are beginning to be restrictions on their use. To the point were richer drivers are buying two cars (or more exactly, different number plates), and younger drivers are giving up the car dream (ask a class of students what car they have their hearts set on, and will anyone know?).
On the other hand, gasoline is becoming cheaper. And even in China, petrol retail infrastructure is widespread. Add to that the simple fact battery technology just does not offer the same reliability and range afforded by an internal combustion engine. If China is ever to ban petrol cars, the e-Car technology and infrastructure had better arrive sooner rather than later.
But it might.
Right?