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Chinese car company to swoop on Volvo?

Green Cars News

First Hummer went the way of China, and now Volvo may follow suit. The Chinese car manufacturer failed in a bid last month for General Motors’ Opel business in Europe and is now expected to send executives to Volvo’s Gothenburg headquarters in Sweden.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

No Australian plans yet, with the company focusing on America first then Europe. Avatar E11 – a new brand with big dreams, Avatar has input from Huawei and CATL and is the product of Chinese car maker Changan. Chery Omoda 5 – Aussie return of Chinese Chery brand kicks off with the Omoda 5, which gets a PHEV drivetrain.

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Volvo Unveils Compact EX30 All-Electric SUV

The Truth About Cars

Most models are aimed at the affluent, resulting in 9,000-pound behemoths with six-figure price tags. General Motors recently released the absolutely ludicrous GMC Hummer EV while the Chevrolet Bolt is being discontinued. But those systems are becoming obligatory in Europe and industry lobbying groups seem interested in adding them.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. 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! Tags: evdriven.

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