China New Energy Car Market

There are three types of new energy cars in China: hybrid, fuel-cell, and electric. The hybrid models are currently the most likely to be commercially successful in China as battery technology for electric cars still needs improvement. To be more energy-saving, a hybrid model should use more electricity and less gasoline, but this requires higher technology at higher costs. Many automakers in China have announced their plans to make new-energy vehicles while BYD Auto and Chery Auto have launched their electric (hybrid) cars. In addition, global auto giants such as General Motors and Volkswagen AG are also jumping on the new-energy bandwagon in China to seek sustainable growth in the world's second largest auto market. BYD began selling its F3DM hybrid electric car on December 15, 2008 in the domestic market. China's first mass-produced electric hybrid vehicle, the F3DM model is equipped with the world's first dual hybrid power system to switch between EV and HEV modes. It is capable of traveling 100km (62 miles) on electric power provided by the battery. BYD may release two more electric models this year: the F6DM sedan and . Detail..

Green Technology&Alternative Fuels

Hybrids Hybrids combine two or more different propulsion systems, typically a gasoline engine and one or more electric drive motors. Most hybrids on the road t Detail... Electric cars Electric cars produce zero localized emissions since they¡¯re propelled by electric motors that run on batteries charged at home, or special electric ve Detail... Ethanol Most ethanol today is produced from corn or sugar cane, although this will change as cheaper cellulosic ethanol made from fast growing woody grasses an Detail... Hydrogen Cars & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Hydrogen is perhaps the cleanest of all alternative fuels, burning with nearly zero emissions in an internal combustion engine and with emissions of on Detail... Natural Gas Natural gas, the cleanest-burning fossil fuel, is being used by an increasing number of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles like refuse trucks a Detail... Plug In Hybrids Plug in hybrids boast great potential for improving fuel economy. Plug in hybrid technology allows gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles to be recharged fr Detail... Biodiesel Since it can be produced locally, biodiesel has the potential to decrease our dependence on foreign countries for oil, and enhance local economies wher Detail... Air Powered Cars Air power can be quite formidable, as mechanics have noted for years as they¡¯ve used pneumatic air powered tools to do heavy-duty work in service shops Detail...

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