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SAIC-GM-Wuling completes expansion of Qingdao mini-commercial vehicle facility; 70% increase in capacity

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Among the products manufactured in Qingdao are the Wuling Rong Guang, Wuling Xingwang and Wuling PN-Series minivans. all our facilities, this plant stands out as a global GM benchmark for low-cost manufacturing, throughput and innovation. It complements SGMW’s original manufacturing base in Liuzhou, Guangxi.

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Report: Nissan To Introduce Compact Hybrids in Japan in 2011

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Nissan is likely to develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids, with an electric motor to provide additional power to a constantly working engine. Nissan’s Serena minivan is likely to be the first model to get the hybrid makeover. The motor will run on high-performance lithium ion batteries.

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Nissan to introduce compact hybrids

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The Nikkei reports that the company will develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids with an electric motor that provides additional power to the constantly working engine. The company has already outlined plans to introduce an electric car in Japan and the US by the end of 2010.

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