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Hyundai Inster priced: It’s the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin

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Emphasising the advantage Chinese brands currently have when it comes to EV pricing in Australia, the tiny Hyundai Inster SUV is now on-sale from $39,000 plus on-road costs. It is also the cheapest non-Chinese EV sold in Australia today thanks to the departure of the current generation Nissan Leaf. The Standard range has a claimed 11.7-second

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BYD flagship Han EV series goes on sale in China; Blade Battery

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Its extended-range version will sell at 229,800 RMB (US$32,900), the extended-range variant of the premium model will be priced at 255,800 RMB (US$36,600), and the 4WD high-performance version will sell at 279,500 RMB (US$40,000). The Han EV will be sold in China at first.

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Buick to introduce extended-range electric vehicle in China this year; also new generation 1.0T/1.3T Ecotecs and 9-speed

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Buick will adopt GM’s proven extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, a new-generation of 1.0T/1.3T GM has leveraged its global resources to create an all-new intelligent nine-speed transmission that was developed and validated globally, including on Chinese roads. 9-speed transmission.

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Daimler launches new DENZA 500 electric vehicle for the Chinese market; 500 km range

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A new battery and additional weight reductions allow increased energy efficiency, providing an extended range of around 500 km (311 miles). The new DENZA 500 was tested in a wide range of harsh conditions, including severe winter testing at temperatures of as low as –40 degrees Celsius (-40 ? and BYD Automotive Industry Co.,

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China Grand Automotive Group to distribute, market and service Fisker Automotive vehicles in China

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Fisker Automotive’s first car, the Fisker Karma, will make its Chinese debut at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2011. With a total range of 483 km (300 miles) the four-passenger Karma sedan is capable of traveling 80 km (50 miles) on electric power alone, and an additional 403 km (250 miles) on hybrid electric power.

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GE and GM to partner on deploying EV infrastructure in China; focus on Shanghai

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The main piece of the co-operation centers on Shanghai, which was selected by the Chinese government as the country’s first EV pilot city earlier this year and home to both GE’s and GM’s China headquarters. The MOU was announced at the 2011 China International Electric Power and Electric Engineering Technology Exhibition in Shanghai.

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Chinese EV startup Niutron's first model launched with prices starting at $39,170

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The Niutron NV is available in all-electric and extended-range versions, with deliveries set to begin in December. The post Chinese EV startup Niutron's first model launched with prices starting at $39,170 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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