Dongfeng Shows Own Brand Hybrid Vehicle in Beijing

SHANGHAI - November 1, 2007:

Chinese auto group Dongfeng Auto displayed its own hybrid vehicle codenamed EQ7200HEV at the 5th International Clean Vehicle Technology Exhibition and Forum in Beijing, a local newspaper reported.

The hybrid vehicle, which is built on the platform of a Dongfeng Nissan-made Bluebird, will start volume production in three years, acording to Beijing News.

The power system of this vehicle consists of a 1.6 Liter engine (Dongfeng PSA Fukang) and a lithum batter packs. The vehicle will be priced at about 250,000 yuan ($33,460) after volume production. Under Chinese government regulations, the price of a hybrid vehicle can be higher but no more than 30 percent higher than a gasoline powered vehicle at similar level.

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