HONG KONG -- Larger-than-expected cuts to China's electric vehicle subsidies are set to hasten industry consolidation and help level the playing field for foreign competitors in the world's largest auto market.
Fast-growing used-car market also takes toll on sales of new electrics

Geely's new Geometry A electric vehicle is shown to the media at the Shanghai auto show in April. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- Larger-than-expected cuts to China's electric vehicle subsidies are set to hasten industry consolidation and help level the playing field for foreign competitors in the world's largest auto market.