Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2012
2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. The fifth annual report on China’s auto industry—2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report—says that the next 20-30 years will be a “critical period” that will see the formation of a global new-energy vehicle industry.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JUNE 1, 2010
China is starting a program to subsidize buyers of battery-powered and plug-in hybrids. Government Aims to Create Strong Domestic Industry but Generous Rebates Risk a Backlash as Rich-Poor Divide Grows. The Leaf, if imported to China, isn’t likely to benefit from purchase subsidies from the Chinese government.
Green Car Congress
JULY 4, 2009
VW, Daimler subsidiary Daug and Varta developed a NimH battery in the early 90s, and the VW group put the Audi duo hybrid on the road in 1997. However, Winterkorn said, VW, and the German auto industry in general, abandoned the early advantage and work in electromobility. And the auto industry doesn’t hold back on announcements.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
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., Gasgoo.com | ?? | in late 2010.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Maybe Tesla and the Chinese aren’t just going to just roll over the rest of the auto industry after all. Related: Stylish Subaru Sport Mobility Concept gives us a sneaky peek at a future battery-powered BRZ coupe Suzuki eVX Suzuki EVX. Of course, concepts are one thing and production cars another.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
That has to be looked at." ( Reuters ) 3/28/07 "Batteries are not yet an economic or efficient way of storing power.we still need to achieve considerably better battery performance before plug-ins become a truly viable proposition. Batteries powerful enough to achieve that would fill up the trunk of a car, he said.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Toyota Prius modders have already been adding larger batteries so the vehicle can run on battery power. Posted by: GSP | Apr 14, 2009 9:07:50 AM Funny, BYD (chinese) already came out with their version of the volt this year. GM cant do it but a 15 year old chinese car company can.now thats funny! Way to go morons.
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