Ford Taking Test Fleet of Electric Vehicles to China Later this Year

Ford Taking Test Fleet of Electric Vehicles to China Later this Year



Apr 18, 2011

Ford Motor Co. (F) said on Monday it is taking a test fleet of electrified vehicles to China later this year, including the Fusion hybrid.

On the eve of the Shanghai auto show, the car maker unveiled three electric vehicles: the new Focus all-electric vehicle, the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, and the Fusion hybrid.

Joe Hinrichs, head of Ford's Asia-Pacific and African operations, said in a statement, "With China aiming to go green on the road with new-energy vehicles, the country is the perfect platform to showcase Ford's advanced technologies in the electrification plan."

General Motors to develop Buick plug-in hybrid

General Motors to develop Buick plug-in hybrid



General Motors (GM) is developing a Buick using the Chevrolet Volt's plug-in hybrid technology, reports Bloomberg. According to two people familiar with the project, designers are working on a version of the hybrid Opel Ampera scheduled for sale in Europe this year. The Buick version would go on sale in 2013 if it receives final approval.