Archive for the ‘Green News’ Category
FAW-VW to start new ‘Kai Li’ sub brand, focused on EV’s
Published on May 9, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Volkswagen will finally make pure EV’s but not under the Volkswagen name. The EV’s will be made by a new sub brand from the FAW-VW joint venture called Kai Li, best translated as ‘Carrier’. Read more »
Toyota Camry Hybrid to be Made in China
Published on May 5, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Toyota Camry is made in China by the Guangzhou-Toyota joint venture. On the spy pics the next gen Camry testing on Chinese roads, the new Guangzhou-Toyota Camry will debut next year, likely at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.
But that is not the biggest news…
Shanghai Auto Show: Dongfeng EJ02 EV Concept
Published on April 23, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Dongfeng EJ02 full electric minicar is officially still a concept but Dongfeng has serious plans to make it in the near future. This was also indicated by the fact that Dongfeng brought two EJ02′s, this greenish car and a more sporty black one.
Shanghai Auto Show: green Roewe’s for the Future
Published on April 21, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
All automakers need to show some greenieweeny and so did Roewe with two green cars that might one day see production. First up the 350 EV, based on the Roewe 350. The EV can be charged in 6 to 8 hours on 22v, with a fast charger it takes just 30 minutes for a 80% charge. Sure thing. Roewe did not disclose any other numbers, such as range or top speed.
Shanghai Auto Show: Guangzhou Auto E-Trumpchi EV Concept
Published on April 20, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi sedan debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show in December 2010. Guangzhou Auto now brings a full electric R-Trumpchi to the Shanghai Auto Show. It got electric hub motors in all four wheels with a combined power of 166 kw and a huge 1650 nm of torque.
Shanghai Auto Show Preview: SouEast V3 EV Concept
Published on April 17, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
SouEast makes various Mitsubishi’s for the Chinese market and also makes vehicles under the SouEast-name, all based on Mitsubishi platforms. The V3 is a compact sedan based on the old Lancer and comes normally with a 1.5 petrol. The EV concept gets a 68hp electric motor with a 120km/h top speed and a range of 160km.
China to invest 15 billion US Dollar in new energy cars
Published on April 8, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
China will launch a development plan in energy-saving and the new-energy vehicle industry to make the country a leader in the sector over the next 10 years, with government funding of 100 billion yuan ($15.28 billion).
The long-expected plan, jointly drafted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Development and Reform Commission, has been submitted to the State Council for final approval, said Su Bo, vice-minister of the MIIT. Read more »
China to increase subsidy for high-efficiency motors
Published on March 22, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Chinese government decided to inject more subsidies to the high-efficiency electric motor industry in a bid to popularize the device throughout the country, Shanghai Securities News reported Monday.
According to a plan by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released March 19, the new subsidy will vary from 26 to 100 yuan ($3.9-$15.2) per kilowatt, depending on the type of the motors.
Volkswagen Launches Touareg Hybrid in China
Published on March 22, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Volkswagen’s China headquarters is only one block away from the TheTycho.com office buildings in the Sanlitun area in Beijing. I often pass by on my way to lunch or beer. Today saw a fleet of around 10 brand new Touareg hybrids, ready for launch later this week.
Beijing to tighten vehicle emission standards
Published on March 14, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Beijing will apply a stricter emission standard for the city’s five million motor vehicles next year to reduce automobile exhaust, the biggest source of air pollution in the Chinese capital, an environmental official said Saturday.
“Beijing will impose the national standard V for vehicle emission in 2012 ahead of schedule, which will be around the same time a similar standard is imposed in developed countries,” said Zhang Lijun, vice-minister of environmental protection.
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