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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric vehicles are "definitely affordable and environmentally friendly technology, and we think theres a huge potential market in China for them," Li Shufu, Geelys chairman, said in an interview Monday. Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co. Great Wall Motor Co., in late 2010. Prius hybrid.

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I went to China to test drive Yadea’s electric scooters, e-bikes, and A LOT more!

Baua Electric

Not wanting to lose face, I tried to recreate it afterward, yet I definitely had to put a foot down twice across the same gravel section. I tested the covered version, which felt essentially like a golf cart. Looks like I’ll be taking off-road riding tips from Joy for now on.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart. 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! Oh, and it looks wayyyyy cooler than the Volt.

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