EVs Coming to Japan: Chevy Volt and Volkswagon
Japan is known for it's car technology, as well as nuclear disaster, so I find it ironic that German and American car companies are brining their EVs to the Japanese market.
Green Car Congress reports:
Volkswagen AG plans to introduce electric vehicles based on its Up! and Golf compact cars in the Japanese market within three years, according to Gerry Dorizas, head of VW's Japanese unit.
In addition to releasing EVs in Japan, Dorizas says the German auto giant will debut more competitively priced hybrid vehicles. It unveiled its first hybrid model in January, a luxury sport utility vehicle priced at 8.98 million yen.
Dorizas indicated the company expects 14% of passenger car sales in the Japanese market to be hybrid vehicles this year and is looking to add less-expensive models to help broaden its customer base.
AutoblogGreen reports:
On Wednesday, the Chevrolet Volt made its Japanese debut at the opening of the annual Spring Congress of the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers in Yokohama. The Volt will be on display at Chevrolet's stand throughout the three-day event, which is expected to draw some 70,000 visitors from industry, academia, government and media. General Motors Japan managing director Sumito Ishii says that showcasing the Volt in Yokohama is:
A great opportunity for General Motors to highlight our advanced technology leadership in front of the tech-savvy community in Japan. It will also contribute to awareness of the Chevrolet brand in one of the world's largest vehicle markets.
Hopefully they find another source of power other than nuclear to charge these cars.
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Posted by Jennifer Lance at May 26, 2011 2:40 AM
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