Chinese Hybrids Coming

A number of environmentally-friendly hybrid cars are expected to be launched this year by Chinese car makers. The cars, that run on a mixture of electricity and fuel, will be launched by Dongfeng Motor, Chang'an Motor, Chery Auto and China FAW Group. The launches are in response to China's 11th Five-Year Programme from 2006 to 2010 to encourage more Chinese families to buy low-emission cars by 2010. This also extends to public transport and 20 hybrid-electric buses, designed and made by DFM, are already in service in Wuhan. -AccessAsia.