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Detroit Electric and Proton Announce Strategic Partnership to Produce EVs

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The DE e63 in a media test drive at the Proton Center of Excellence track in Malaysia. Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd, the joint venture between ZAP and China Youngman Group ( earlier post ), and Malaysia-based Proton Holdings Berhad are forming a strategic partnership for the mass production of electric vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Lotus to Introduce New Series Hybrid Drivetrain Concept at Geneva; Use of Lotus Range Extender Engine

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The battery can also be recharged via an AC mains domestic outlet to achieve initial electric-only operation. PROTON, established in 1983, is Malaysia’s largest manufacturer of automobiles and owns Group Lotus. For longer journeys, when the battery charge level falls, the 3-cylinder, 1.2 Earlier post.).

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