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France Government increase research and development investment-friendly vehicle difficulties





In recent years, the Government of France will be looking at the "low-carbon cars" that is, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. France President Sarkozy at the 2008 Paris International Auto Show announces that France will invest 400 million euro to research and develop clean energy vehicles. Analysts believe that France's major automotive manufacturers, the development of new energy vehicles is a long-term strategy, the sooner you begin, the sooner it can dominate the market.

In the last two years, as a leader in environmental models, pure electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles in France has a unique advantage in the marketplace, and France Government launched in early 2008, the "new car replacement gold". According to this policy, owner change new car buying small, more environmentally-friendly new car can enjoy 200 EUR to 1000 EUR subsidies, while large displacement, pollution serious new car you have to pay up to 2600 euros purchase tax.

In addition, Sarkozy also in the Paris international motor show period, if the national purchasing carbon dioxide emissions in grams per kilometre 60 's "Super Green cars", the Government will give its 5000 Euro high subsidies, this policy will be continued until 2012, and will be extended to more models.

Preferential policy of the Government, along with the automobile manufacturers also fashion, Reynolds Nissan - Union is expected in 2010-2011 will be the first electric car to market, from 2012 to begin mass production. Peugeot - is Citroen and Mitsubishi Japan automobile companies, ready in early 2011. Green electric car France battery manufacturer bollore group and its partners Italy's Karppinen Farina firms also plan from 2010 onwards to test water electric vehicle market.

The Government of France has put in place the appropriate complementary measures to ensure that the electric cars and other green car running smoothly, as in the workplace, supermarket and residential area, a substantial increase in the number of charging station with a view to making the charge as convenient as fueling.

(Information daily)

[Edit: darkogao]

General Vice President: "costs" and hybrid vehicles





Just out of bankruptcy protection only 40 days of the United States first car giant GM, how to use the auto show, selling his next new car research and development of new ideas, to show its after bankruptcy reorganization after the ashes a new face, become the focus of media attention.

通用副总裁:“不计代价”研发混合动力车

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General introduction of the first hybrid car Chevrolet "v" (Volt), for a "new" GM design concept transition has mileage (Gallery Forum) Tablet type. GM global product development Vice President Jonah Sen ・ Lao grams that in an interview with reporters, said the was named the "v", is to highlight its "power car," a "new energy vehicle" characteristics.

Electric vehicles than ordinary petrol costs are high, while the "v" of the market price has not yet been determined, but according to sources, the car about four million, significantly higher than the same grades of gasoline prices.

For potential customers, not in the current economic recovery is expensive is merchandise market competitiveness of a big disadvantage. United States Federal Government is also aware of this. Therefore, in order to encourage environmentally friendly automobile production, the Government from reducing vehicle emissions, the promotion of environmental protection and energy point of view, providing consumers with the preferential taxation policy.

Jonah Larsen said that consumers willing to buy the electric car, it will probably be able to enjoy the Federal Government promised tax benefits of $ 7500. This does not mean that the prices will be $ 75 discount knocked out, but by the future of personal income tax relief.

In addition, the electric vehicle car consumption is far more than ordinary gasoline vehicle. Jonah Sen said, the price lower than the prices, count down this electric vehicle use consumption, is only one sixth of an ordinary car. Preferential tax plus the consumption is low, the electric car or a market competitiveness.

Joe that Sen said, the "v" is an electric car can run 64 km, basic met office workers commuting car use. Only in the long run, only need to use an alternate petrol car. This significantly reduces operating costs, while also significantly reducing automobile emissions, represents the future of automotive trends.

Jonah Sen said, the "v" for generic "significant" because it represents a (Universal) "a new point of growth." He said: "this is our first introduction to volume production of the automobile, portend we will say goodbye to traditional fuel automobile, which is why we at all costs to develop the significance of the ' v ', because it is our future offers a new level. ”

United States of another big automobile giants Ford , on the day of the motor show has announced its strategy for the development of electric vehicles. Ford Vice President Joe ・ Yan Frerichs to reporter said, " electric version Fox (Gallery Forum) " launch next year at the latest. By 2012, Ford will launch a number of sections of hybrid and electric cars. purification Is learned that the Ford of electric vehicles on a single charge of driving distance will reach about 160 km.

However, Joe also told reporters that the development of new types of electric vehicles is very large initial investment. In the field of environmental and conservation issues, automotive Giants will closely cooperate with the Government, the Government will also require appropriate policy support.

[Edit: sunnyma]

European car trade-in policy termination 2010 will be put to the test





Super cars news, comprehensive foreign coverage of European multinational force "trade-in" purchase subsidy programs saved in the second half of 2009, the European automobile manufacturer's vehicle sales, however, at present, "trade-in" purchase subsidy scheme is about to terminate.

"Trade-in" subsidy scheme, 2009 June to December, the European market has continuously car sales growth, which, in December, the European market car sales growth of 16% from the whole year, the European new car sales in 2008, compared with only 2%, declined to 1450 million units. France and Germany to stimulate new car consumer policy.

However, at present, the automobile "trade-in" plan is about to end, the European Cheqi management said the 2010 automobile market and sales will decline. Skoda (SKODA) Board members Reinhard Fleger said: "by 2010 the European automobile market is a severe test. ”

Automobile "trade-in" subsidy schemes in other regions, produces a different result.

2009 year benefit from "trade-in" purchase subsidy scheme enterprises are mostly mass of automobile manufacturers, as Italy's automobile company Fiat (Fiat) and Germany's Volkswagen (Volkswagen).

In addition BMW , (BMW), Daimler (Daimler) , Jaguar Land Rover (Jaguar Land Rover) in the European market in car sales in 2009 fell by 13%. GM (General Motors Co.) European market car sales dropped to fifth, located in the four Reynolds (Renault) car sales declined 9% to 130 million units. Japan Automobile manufacturers Toyota (Toyota) Honda , (Honda) , Mazda horse (Mazda) Mitsubishi and (Mitsubishi) in the European market and sales will decline. On the contrary Suzuki , (Suzuki) Nissan , (Nissan) , Korea's modern (Hyundai) and KIA (Kia) European market sales gradually warmed up.

[Edit: darkogao]

Ford to invest $ 4.5 incipiently





Ford car 12 announced that will invest $ 4.5 for its positive electric car plans for 2012 in the Michigan production of the next generation of hybrid electric and plug in hybrid cars. The company plans to launch electric vehicles this year.

Ford had previously announced, will spend $ 5.5 put Michigan assembly plant consists of large SUVs (SUV) production plant reconstruction become a modern automobile manufacture base of, from 2010 new generation Ford Fox (Gallery Forum) , 2011 start producing Fox pure cell electric vehicle. Additional investment of new scheme means that Ford is located in the State of Michigan, Wayne city factory will become a hybrid cars, hybrid cars and plug pure battery electric vehicle production base, all models are at the Ford brand new global intermediate car platforms.

Ford put into production this year will be the first pure electric version of the Ford Quan Shun (Gallery Forum) , all with the goal of electric vehicle distance each time charged to driving 129 km, one of the first cars will be later this year on the market. Redesign of pure battery version KIA cerato will be launched in 2011. Fox electric target distance each time charged to traveling 161 miles. There will be 2012 launches next generation hybrid electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, plug will also be based on the Ford global intermediate car platforms.

Ford said, apart from in the Michigan production KIA cerato-bike, the next generation of hybrid cars and plug-hybrid cars, will conduct its own battery system design and development, as well as their own in Michigan for next generation hybrid vehicle design advanced lithium-ion battery, the production of hybrid variable speed drive axle.

Ford with United States Michigan cooperation to accelerate electric vehicle plans. Michigan Council on economic growth, the Board has approved a package of incentives and tax concessions, totalling 1.88 billion. The program includes the Michigan State Legislature recently approved employment subsidies, Brown land subsidies and subsidies for the battery Assembly.

Chen Jie

(Diario)

[Edit: yiyangcai]

17th Cairo International Motor Show opened on 20 January





第17届开罗国际汽车展1月20日开幕

20 January, in the 17th Cairo International Automotive exhibition audience in BMW booth. On that day, the 17th Cairo International Motor Show opened in Egypt's capital Cairo. Xinhua Zhang Ning photo