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The BYD Atto 3 Is Priced Similar To Some Popular 5-Seater ICE SUVs In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

The BYD Atto 3 is now available in South Africa. The Atto 3 will have 2 models in South Africa, a 49.92kWh Standard Range model starting from R768,000, and a 60.48kWh Extended Range model. The Extended Range Version starting from R835,000. It was launched last Friday in Johannesburg. Both […]

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Green Car Congress

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Many of the most recent energy-savings initiatives have been within GM International Operations (GMIO) in China, India, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Thailand.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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GM will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010, expects to have 14 hybrid models in production by 2012, and will have 65% of vehicles alternative-fuel capable by 2014. None of GM’s operations outside of the US are included in the US.

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Boeing forecasts $4T global market for 33,500 new airplanes over next 20 years; Asia Pacific represents largest market by value

Green Car Congress

Boeing projects 11,450 new airplanes flowing to Asia Pacific from 2011–2030; 7,550 to Europe; 7,530 to North America; 2,570 to Latin America; 2,520 to the Middle East; 1,080 to CIS, and 800 to Africa. With 1,400 deliveries, twin-aisle airplanes will make up 19% of the total European deliveries during the forecast period.

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