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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.,

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

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Asia Seeing Significant Increases By 2027, the global EV charging station market is projected to reach 30,758 units — up from just 2,115 units in 2020. The demand promises to be highest in the Asia Pacific region during that time. Within five years, 40% of GM’s models are projected to be battery powered.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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9/4/07 Nick Reilly, the President of General Motors Asia Pacific, said that GM is looking at leasing batteries for the Volt to customers, rather than asking them to pay a prohibitive price for the new technology. Batteries powerful enough to achieve that would fill up the trunk of a car, he said. Detroit News ).

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