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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? Honda too has pinned its recovery hopes on green cars, pushing both hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Averting a slump.

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China outlines plans to boost auto industry

Green Cars News

Tags: Cars Green cars Latest news Beijing Automobile Chang’an Motor Chery China Chinese automotive industry Dongfeng Motor FAW Group Geely Guangzhou Automobile SAIC Motor Corporation Sinotruk.

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Chinese manufacturers join forces

Green Cars News

If Japan is the clear leader in the green car race to date, then its neighbour China can certainly be given the ‘one to watch’ tag. They met for the first time on July 30-31 in Beijing and are likely to be a force to be reckoned with as the country continues its green car expansion.

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Electric cars shine in Shanghai

Green Cars News

As the Chinese government focuses its efforts on energy efficiency, electric cars have taken centre stage at the Shanghai Auto Show. Unsurprisingly, Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto has three electric models on display - the F3DM, F6DM and the e6.

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Firm reveals plug-in hybrid projections

Green Cars News

Company representative Dave Hurst believes that Toyota, General Motors and Ford will together account for three-quarters of the world market but adds that emerging Chinese manufacturers including Chery and BYD Auto will be an emerging market force.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world’s two largest auto markets. In China, leading automakers BYD and Chery have announced plans to roll out their own electric models within the next two years.

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Chinese carmakers take centre stage with hybrid and plug-in cars

Green Cars News

The on-going North American International Auto Show and the forthcoming Geneva Auto Show are two of the most prestigious motoring events in the calendar: and now a new super power is stealing the spotlight. Chinese carmakers have arrived in style: and they’re bringing hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars with them.

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