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SAIC-GM-Wuling completes expansion of Qingdao mini-commercial vehicle facility; 70% increase in capacity

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Among the products manufactured in Qingdao are the Wuling Rong Guang, Wuling Xingwang and Wuling PN-Series minivans. all our facilities, this plant stands out as a global GM benchmark for low-cost manufacturing, throughput and innovation. It complements SGMW’s original manufacturing base in Liuzhou, Guangxi.

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Report: Nissan To Introduce Compact Hybrids in Japan in 2011

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The Nikkei reports that Nissan Motor Co. Nissan is likely to develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids, with an electric motor to provide additional power to a constantly working engine. The motor will run on high-performance lithium ion batteries.

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Nissan to introduce compact hybrids

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The Nikkei reports that the company will develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids with an electric motor that provides additional power to the constantly working engine. The company has already outlined plans to introduce an electric car in Japan and the US by the end of 2010.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

Baua Electric

With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS. In China, Volvo is also launching its first electric minivan , the EM90. The EV minivan features a “Scandinavian living room” and up to 450 mi CLTC range.

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

Baua Electric

Volvo says its low-cost EV will hit new markets in the coming weeks. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and twin-motor performance version. Meanwhile, Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90 , will begin rolling out in China. The EX30 is already rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil.

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Ford, VW Ante Up

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based minivan in Tokyo, followed by a plug-in hybrid sedan at Los Angeles. concept unveiled in Frankfurt is to give VW a low-cost, rear engine, affordable vehicle, both the minivan and plug-in hybrid should carry a meager price tag if they come to production. First, there is this story from Volkswagon.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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