Technology will pave the way for surge in sales as companies invest in new line of eco-friendly models

Editor's Note: The Communist Party of China Central Committee met last week in Beijing to set the course for the world's second-largest economy during the next five years. China Daily takes a look at the major economic progress achieved during the previous years and key focus areas in 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20).

Major Chinese auto firms will see a surge in sales during the next five years when they roll out a new generation of eco-friendly cars and buses with more efficient batteries.