Archive for June, 2009
Chery to build hydrogen engines
Chery to build hydrogen engines
Chery Vice Chairman Mr. Yuan Tao Biao announced today that Chery plans to produce a hydrogen powered car within the next 3 years.
Mr. Yuan was quoted as saying “Within the next 3 years we will have a major break through in the development of hydrogen engines” Chery are currently working [...]
Detroit Electric and Dongfeng get together
From a Detroit Electric Press Release:
*Wuhan, China, June 19, 2009:* Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd announced today the two companies have agreed tojointly research, develop, market and sell Pure Electric Vehicles (PEVs) in China, based on Detroit Electric’s advanced electric drive technology.
Based upon the strategic agreement signed today, Dongfeng Motor Corporationwill [...]
Chang’an readying hybrids
Chang’an is well prepared for the upcoming green revolution, they’ve been selling some well designed cars for the past few years but sales have not been all that great. Their ben ben model was their greatest success so far, but their latest MPV and sedan offerings have not faired so well in the wealthy Eastern [...]
BYD F3DM sales to be open to consumers
The BYD F3DM became the first Chinese mass produced hybrid vehicle when it was announced earlier this year, initially it was only available to government buyers. The Shenzhen government, did buy several vehicles, and the Hong Kong are also planning to put 80 of the vehicles into trials around the island. BYD are looking to [...]
Chengdu Yema hybrid motor
Chengdu Yema are a strange company, they are based way down in South West China, but have somehow managed to get hold of the tooling for the ancient Austin Montego/Maestro range, and built their own Subaru Forrester like vehicle on top of it, so it comes as a surprise that this backward facing company, is [...]
Hummer talking alternative fuel within 5 years
China Car Times recently reported on Sichuan Tengzheng’s purchase of Hummer, and the possibility that the Central Government may actually block the purchase.
Hummer CEO James Taylor certainly seems confident in the deal, and is even talking about a future for Hummer which includes alternative energy models.
Speaking with The Detroit Bureau, Hummer CEO James Taylor said in response [...]
Chonqing energy-saving, new energy auto industry alliance established
In March, an Alliance of new energy automotives was founded in Beijing, with the likes of Foton and Beijing Bus Group involved, the focus would seem to be on alternative energy trucks and buses (although Foton does have the Midi.)
Now Chongqing are getting in on the act too, and have formed their own snappily titled Chongqing energy-saving [...]