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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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Volvo Cars demos self-driving cars in Beijing

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Sweden and Volvo Cars have a record of being leaders in improving traffic safety and reducing the number of road casualties. Sweden is also the first country integrating the implementation self-driving vehicles in its sustainability strategy. This may also be an area into which we can expand our Chinese – Swedish co-operation.

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Nevs signs framework agreement for 50% stake in transport vehicle manufacturing company in China; electric minivan to portfolio

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) has signed a framework agreement on taking a 50% stake in Chinese transport vehicle manufacturing company New Long Ma ( NLM ). This deal broadens our product portfolio with an additional vehicle type which contribute to our vision of sustainable transport solutions.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Robert Cervero, Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of California Berkeley, shares Dr. Heywood’s view that it will take more than vehicle technology to develop sustainable transportation and believes urban planning needs to play a significant role. Thornes, B. Cervero, The Transit Metropolis.

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