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Geely exports more than 100,000 vehicles in 2012; 164% year-on-year growth

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In 2007, Geely signed a joint venture with the British taxi manufacturer Manganese Bronze which saw the two companies produce the TX range of taxis in Shanghai, which are sold in the local Chinese market and also to international markets including the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia.

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Pike Research forecasts annual global sales of light-duty natural gas vehicles to reach 3.2M in 2019

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Egypt also has a relatively strong light duty vehicle (LDV) market, particularly among taxi. There is very little demand for NGVs outside of Egypt in Africa. Other markets in Europe continue to struggle with growing. refueling infrastructure fast enough to meet the needs of both consumers and fleets, the report notes.

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Forecast: global 3-wheeler market to grow at CAGR of 13% through 2019

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Three-wheelers offer an efficient, quick and economical way of transportation even in the areas where buses, trucks, taxis, etc. Underdeveloped countries in Africa like Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique and Egypt and their Asian counter parts like Nepal, Bangladesh, etc., cannot effectively penetrate.

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ZAP Acquires 51% Stake in China’s Jonway Auto in Focus On China EV Market; Plans Acquisition of Other 49% in Second Phase

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ZAP Jonway plans to introduce an electric A280—the “little brother”to the A380 being used as an electric taxi. Jonway distributes through a nationwide network of auto dealerships in China and distribution partners in Europe and Egypt. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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