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Buick introduces Volt-based Velite 5 extended-range electric vehicle in China

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It is the latest iconic product from the brand in the new energy vehicle segment, and is based on the Chevrolet Volt. Bottom: 2017 Chevrolet Volt. Its prioritized pure electric driving mode is rated in China as providing 116 kilometers (72 miles) of range. Top: Buick Velite 5. Click to enlarge. liter/100 kilometers.

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First Drivable Chevy Volts Arrive in China

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The first drivable Chevrolet Volts have arrived in China; China is one of the initial markets outside the United States to receive the Volt. GM delivered two Chevrolet Volts to the Shanghai Expo Bureau for use as part of its VIP transportation fleet at World Expo 2010 Shanghai.

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Tesla China-built Model 3 spotted in Northern California

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A Tesla Model 3 built in China at the automaker’s Gigafactory Shanghai facility was spotted in San Francisco, California, earlier today, flaring the curiosities of fans of the automaker. Initially, the manufacturer’s plates would indicate that Tesla had the vehicle sent from China to the United States. version of the car.

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Chevrolet Volt to be sold in 8 cities in China

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The Chevrolet Volt electric car will go on sale at 13 Shanghai GM Chevrolet dealerships in eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. China will be among the first global markets to offer the Volt. Volt buyers will be eligible to join the V+ Club.

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GM China signs MOU with CATARC for Chevrolet Volt demo fleet

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GM and CATARC will form a joint working team that will be responsible for gathering feedback from Volt demonstration fleet usage to better target discussions and actions to support new energy vehicle policy in China. China is among the initial markets to introduce the Volt following the United States.

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Chevrolet Volt plant prepping for boost in Volt and Ampera production; exports to Canada, China and Europe this year

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General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of Volt production, along with assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan.

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Audi and FAW establishing new JV company for production of PPE-based EVs in China

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Audi and FAW are forming a new new cooperation company for the future production of PPE-based electric vehicles in Changchun in the northeast of China. As in the Audi e-tron GT concept, the state of charge is 800 volts; in combination with high-efficiency thermal management, it enables a high charging capacity of 350 kW.

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